Photo Courtesy of Akerra Tarver“Before going abroad, I remember one of my mentors at church sending me off, telling me, ‘Remember, God is the same here as he is there. He does the same work and he touches the same people, and you will be able to find your community.’ So I went abroad and had some really hard things happen to me, and I went to an international … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
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Curb Your International Food Cravings
Graphic by Graphic Staff Participating an international program provides students with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in numerous aspects of diverse cultures: interesting individuals, unfamiliar cities and countries, and lastly — but arguably most importantly — food.Despite the length of time you spent abroad or even how much time has passed since, the … [Read more...] about Curb Your International Food Cravings
Find Peace Among the Chaos
Photo by Jenna Aguilera Walking down the uneven, not-so-clean streets of bustling Buenos Aires can feel a bit unsettling at times. The city is constantly changing, the people are always moving, the dogs are always pooping (seriously, keep an eye on the ground at all times). Mysterious liquids will sometimes land on you out of nowhere and the buses would rather run you over … [Read more...] about Find Peace Among the Chaos
Try to Remember
Art by Christine Nelson Tutoring a Spanish 152 student this semester, I realize how much I've forgotten — and how much I surprisingly remember — since completing my Hispanic Studies degree last spring. I sometimes won't immediately remember simple things, like the third-person plural preterite endings for verbs, but other things that I never realized I knew will come back … [Read more...] about Try to Remember
Mac DeMarco Goes Wild in Buenos Aires
Mac DeMarco, the crazy-Canadian singer-songwriter, recently made a stop in Buenos Aires, playing Club Groove with local band Los Asteroids. This marked the second time he has visited the Argentine Capital, packing a full house of some of his most dedicated and diehard fans. DeMarco played selections from his five studio albums, including his critically acclaimed “Salad … [Read more...] about Mac DeMarco Goes Wild in Buenos Aires