If I’m continuing the trend of setting an appropriately re-worked song title for my experiences in Shanghai, then this week is called “Shanghai Calling,” a tribute to The Clash’s “London Calling.”I didn't pick up the Shanghai call so easily though. I struggled to hear the call, although I should have heard it from the start. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Shanghai Calling
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The Lady with Lots of Luggage
You know that girl at the airport who brought 4 suitcases when IP suggested to only bring two including a carry on? Yes, I’m that person. My name is Kristin Vartan and I’m a fashion fanatic. They say the first step to conquering any addiction is acceptance, but here’s the funny part: I am not planning on decreasing my love for clothes anytime soon. In fact, … [Read more...] about The Lady with Lots of Luggage
Yellowcard Performs in London: One Student’s Crazy Experience
Photo courtesy of Faith Bui It only took about three seconds in the crowd for someone to spill their beer on us. Hundreds of people crammed together at The Koko in Camden, London where Charlie Chaplin used to perform on March 11. The renovated theater was chock-full of 27 year-old bearded men excited to relive their teenage angst when Less Than Jake and Yellowcard took the … [Read more...] about Yellowcard Performs in London: One Student’s Crazy Experience
Follow your dreams at home and abroad
You never know who you are meant to be until you have to figure it out. This moment of clarity is an instant that no one could ever forget. When this process unwound, until the brevity of clarity finally hit me, I was running. I was running through London’s enormously historic Hyde Park, just steps away from Pepperdine’s home at 56 Prince’s Gate. Fall was rapidly approaching … [Read more...] about Follow your dreams at home and abroad
