Anyone who knows me – even somewhat well – has witnessed my pathetic ability to make decisions. Everything from choosing which scarf matches best with an ensemble to deciding between a latte or cappuccino always ends up being a long, arduous process. As we all know, college is full of those daunting life decisions. When they began presenting themselves to ... Read More »
Students and members of the community at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will be traveling to Cuba for a four-week class this summer. Jennifer Collins, associate professor of political science, said the class offers three credits each in in political science and history. Collins will be one of two professors serving as a chaperone on the trip. Although Cuba maintains ... Read More »
As a kid, I remember listening feverishly to my dad tell stories of when he hitch hiked around the United States. After graduating high school at 17, he left home and went all the way from Indiana to California, thanks to the kindness of strangers. Well, most of them were kind. Regardless, when I heard his stories of broken down ... Read More »
After spending three nights and two short days in Ireland, I managed to meet two strangers whose talk of travel, time and money is still spinning in my head. The first was a 35-year-old Brazilian man who I sat next to on the bus from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher. He explained to me that in Brazil, each employee ... Read More »
We need to talk about something very dear to my heart. This topic can often be overlooked, but today we won’t miss what’s on everyone’s mind. Food. The culinary delights I’ve experienced in London will go down in my mind as some of the most impeccable meals I’ve ever had. Before I delve into explaining the importance of trying new food ... Read More »
This past week, I spent my days exploring the ancient Roman baths, eating three-course meals three times a day and enjoying the deliciously-liberal city of Brighton. With a group of 19 women and one lonesome boy, we began a week-long entry tour filled with tours of cathedrals, castles and historical landmarks scattered across England. Bathe was the first stop on ... Read More »
I have never felt simultaneously significant and insignificant at the same time. Before leaving Wednesday afternoon to head over to my co-worker Carly’s house, so it was a shorter drive Thursday morning to Chicago, I was told by media professor Chris Shofner that flying would change my perspective on life. He told me I would realize how small I was, ... Read More »
“Shoe and boot repairs…how quaint!” That was my first thought upon seeing the many shops scattered around London advertising their footwear-fixing specials. In this throwaway day and age, I figured Londoners would be more inclined to just buy a new pair of shoes than bother to repair the old ones. However, when I noticed that the heels of my boots ... Read More »
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