Remember that eight-hour bus ride I mentioned in my last post? It was one of the most beautiful, and bumpy rides of my life. At first it seemed that the bus ride would be a normal, tedious ride. We drove for about an hour on a paved road away from the city, but then all of a sudden the bus made an abrupt turn on to an unpaved, dirt road. The bus hopped and wiggled, people fell … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Shanghai): Educational Field Trip Part II: Siem Reap
Living Abroad (Shanghai): Educational Field Trip Part I: Phnom Penh
Oct. 31 started very early for those of us in the Shanghai program, but no one complained. At 3:30 a.m. we stumbled half-awake on to the bus that was to take us to Pudong airport and eventually to Cambodia. Now I’ll be the first to admit that I knew nothing about what Cambodia had to offer. I knew little about its history or culture and even less about its geography. I placed … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Shanghai): Educational Field Trip Part I: Phnom Penh
Living Abroad (Shanghai): Jialloween
Halloween. Ironically, one of the few American commercial holidays not exported to Shanghai. In fact, not only is Halloween not celebrated in China, but many people haven’t even heard of it. The concept of dressing up in silly costumes and begging one’s neighbors for candy is completely foreign. Our visiting faculty has three small children whom we love and adore. It was too … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Shanghai): Jialloween
Horoscopes
Scorpio: Try admitting everything you’ve ever done wrong via Twitter. Sagittarius: Drink lots of orange juice this week because there is a terrible strain of the flu going around. Capricorn: You are headstrong, determined and deliberate with your actions. So tone it down and stop being so annoying. Aquarius: Attempt to emanate “Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century” with your … [Read more...] about Horoscopes
How to pursue a professor
Dear Grace, I have had my eye on a particular professor for the past three semesters. Now that I’m a graduating senior, I’m afraid I will lose my chance at love if I do not act now. How do you suggest I express my feelings? Sincerely, PhD Chaser Dear PhD Chaser, Fear not, you have raised a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many graduating seniors. With the real … [Read more...] about How to pursue a professor
