Photo courtesy of Danielle John A 45-mile hike is physically challenging for most people, but for some, it can also be life-changing. For first-year student Danielle John, the trek up Macchu Picchu when she was 14 changed her life forever. “I realized that I wanted to travel for the rest of my life and not just travel for the heck of traveling,” John said. John is … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 1: The Hike that Changed a First-Year’s Life
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An Ode to Airplanes
When I think about airplanes, I fondly think about the hours I spent with my dad traveling to New York to visit my grandparents. I think about the one glorious time that my dad and I met the Black Eyed Peas on an airplane. I think about the little bag of perfectly salted pretzels the stewardess offers each passenger and the often-unexpected connections I have formed with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Airplanes
Homesickness Is Normal
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
Eric Rogers Skateboards for Faith
Photos Courtesy of Eric Rogers and Chad Jimenez Junior Eric Rogers said he wants to break the typical stereotypes of what it means to be a Christian. For Rogers, he said being part of a flipping, grinding and carving culture breaks the stereotype that most Christians are old people in a church. He has found a way to combine two things that bring him joy: faith and … [Read more...] about Eric Rogers Skateboards for Faith
