Art by Brooke MuschottOn one of our walks down the bustling streets of Shanghai, that great and wondrous metropolis, a friend once turned to me and bemoaned his current state of existence. “Man, I really miss America.” “Mmh?” I said, probably distracted by the moped that had just come hurtling our way, oblivious to the fact that we were, in fact, on the … [Read more...] about Semester IP students wax nostalgic for chicken gizzard
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IP introduces 500-mile summer pilgrimage
International Programs has announced a new summer special interest program for 2014: El Camino de Santiago. El Camino de Santiago, which is another way of referring to “The Way of St. James,” is a unique program offered at few other universities, according to Director of Admissions and IP Student Affairs Jeff Hamilton. Associate Vice President and University Controller … [Read more...] about IP introduces 500-mile summer pilgrimage
IP to waive summer fees
Photo by Evelyn Park In an effort to boost enrollment, International Programs will waive travel expenses for students enrolling in the 2014 summer programs in an effort to increase the number of participants, according to several administrators. Students attending summer programs will now only pay tuition and room and board fees, while travel expenses will be absorbed by … [Read more...] about IP to waive summer fees
Living Abroad (Lausanne): Run this town
I run this town. "This town" meaning Lausanne. And "run" meaning literally running: moving my legs in a galloping nature, arms pumping desperately to keep warm and the same two songs blasting in my earbuds because (oops) I forgot to download music onto my phone before leaving home. These two songs last me until I reach the top of the hill right outside our house, fondly … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Lausanne): Run this town
Living Abroad (Lausanne): Meet your new travel guide, Taylor
As you may or may have noticed, my Nam Knows Best column has not been updated in the recent weeks. Do not feel badly if you didn’t notice. My tears that fall because of your shameful neglect are not your fault. Really. Don’t feel bad. I would feel bad if you felt bad. On the other hand, I liked to think I maintained a sort of celebrity-writer status while I was in the … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Lausanne): Meet your new travel guide, Taylor
