Category Archives: 2012-13

Read student and recent alumni adventures during 2012-13

Sefulu Tasi

Posted on February 11, 2013 by namcgee

Samoa ’13

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Kat: 1, Liechtenstein: Owned. In which our protagonist spends many hours on many trains, meets an odd couple of characters, and wears improper footwear.

Posted on February 10, 2013 by kschmidt

Today is Sunday, and I have done nothing except bake, cook, Skype with Paul, and lounge around on my bed, catching up on the Daily Show and Colbert Report episodes from last week.  This is in stark contrast to my … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in London

Posted on February 5, 2013 by hfattor

For my first trip, I’m glad I picked London.  I was there years ago, when I was a sophomore in high school, and I remembered loving it.  I’m happy to report that I still love it!  I went with two … Continue reading →

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Gin Kaew Yhoung?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by mhonch

“Whats the food like there?” “Well its really spicy.  A lot of rice, a lot of noodles, and a lot of stir fried things.” A different relatives enters the room. “Max, how’s the food there?  Whats it like?” “Ha ha, … Continue reading →

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Trips!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by hfattor

I never thought about travelling outside of the UK while I was here.  I realize now that this is something a lot of people planned on doing when they were thinking of places to study abroad.  After all, Europe’s only … Continue reading →

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A Series of Unfortunate Events

Posted on January 29, 2013 by emily swisher

I hate to start this entry with the title of a book series by « Lemony Snicket » but regrettably there is no other description that so aptly fits recent circumstances in France. What with the ongoing game of hurry … Continue reading →

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Most Germans are not Neo-Nazis

Posted on January 26, 2013 by kschmidt

One of the worst preconceptions of Germans is that they are all Neo-Nazis.  This is the legacy handed down from Hitler, from the Third Reich, that Germans today must contend with, both at home and abroad.  Within Germany, they are … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ Shoes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by hfattor

I feel like I was a smart person when I planned for this trip.  Past Hannah was wise.  She knew I’d be walking absolutely EVERYWHERE and she knew I’d get lost.  A lot.  I have a great sense of direction, … Continue reading →

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Surreal

Posted on January 23, 2013 by dlim

Is how I feel right now with heavy eyelids and my fifth cup of Kaffe in my hand starring out the window on a snowy winter Denmark. I still can’t believe I’m here, across the Atlantic, on a different continent, … Continue reading →

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Away from Home for the Holidays

Posted on January 20, 2013 by emily swisher

Back to school. After over a month of silence, my brain is slowly coming out of hibernation. Since this month included several big changes (with schools, vacations, etc.) I have decided to break it into two parts. Happy reading… it … Continue reading →

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