Perspectives

One of the best parts of London is that there is no language barrier, which should make it easier to meet locals. However, the British social culture is also more “closed” than the American social culture. In other words, strangers in London don’t normally strike up random conversations with each other, much less with Americans. I figured this all out over the time I was here … [Read more...] about Live from London: Bonding with the locals

Dear Grace,  Greek recruitment is so shallow. I believe it is a superficial tool of the devil that beguiles students into squandering money that might be better used if donated toward the Lord’s Kingdom. What are the most effective ways through which I might spread the word this rush week? Sincerely, Sophomore Prophet Dear Sophomore Prophet, While I don’t necessarily agree … [Read more...] about Greeks: buy your friends, sell your souls

I have officially fallen into the pages of a real-life fairytale. Maybe I am in Harry Potter’s wondrous town of Hogsmeade, am surrounded by the lush forest of Snow White’s tale, and am currently living in Rapunzel’s tower. Perhaps I’m Hansel’s Grettel (with the amount of fresh baked goods we have been consuming, I would be surprised if we weren’t leaving trails of breadcrumbs). … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Germany): Hallo

A while back, I picked up a fashion magazine to give me something entertaining and mind-numbing to read on a long flight. This turned out to be a mistake on my part, because I ended up reading an annoying rant from one of Hollywood’s top-paid actresses about how, upon reevaluating her life, she was left unsatisfied with its general lack of pain and suffering, resentful of the … [Read more...] about Poverty is more than a fashion statement

We have been in the beautiful city of Florence for a little more than a week, and I am already overwhelmed by the incredible culture that surrounds me here. The first time I turned a corner and saw the “Duomo”, or main cathedral, here in Florence my breath caught for a moment. It was a masterpiece—someone’s life work preserved for us to see and try to appreciate. Already, we … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Florence): La Dolce Vita