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Homesickness Is Normal

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Art by Sybil Zhang The dominating theme I heard from alumni of International Programs was that their year or semester abroad was one of the best of their lives. During the first weeks of my time abroad, I wondered if that would also be the case for me. Not only did I struggle with linguistic and societal differences, but I also had to undergo this transition with limited … [Read more...] about Homesickness Is Normal

There’s No Place Like College

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Graphic by Nate BartonI'll never forget going home for Thanksgiving break after my first semester of college. As a Colorado transplant, I was one of the few students in my graduating class who moved farther than two hours away, let alone went out of state for college. Needless to say, my first visit back home was, in a word, weird. Since then, I've learned that the saying … [Read more...] about There’s No Place Like College

Mikaela’s Meals

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Photos by Mikaela Bisson I have always been a foodie, much to my bank account's dismay. When you have world-renowned restaurants in your backyard who wouldn’t be tempted to break their student budget? A Nobu roll here, a Tra de Noi dinner there. That is where this column comes in, to help students learn what it took others years to figure out — that you can eat well … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals

Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock

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Art by Sybil Zhang "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." No sentence proved more true than this one by the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson during my semester in this marvelous city. My experience in London was marked by adventure and self-discovery to an extent I had never experienced before. From nights out on the town at Piccadilly Circus to evening … [Read more...] about Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock