Ignorance and insensitivity. I know that we’re off in our own little bubbles at college, but seriously people, make an effort to keep in touch with the outside world! (more…)
You know what really irks me?
Theater, theater everywhere
This past week the theater department cancelled all of their classes and hosted the University Co-op presents the Cohen New Works Festival 2011! The whole week, starting at 11am and ending at nearly midnight, there were shows and installations and keynote speakers. (more…)
Cape Town, South Africa
Okay, so I realize I have not blogged in a long time. I am sorry. But here is my South Africa blog. India will be next with a few comments about Mauritius and Singapore (we were only there one day each). So Africa…. Our first day was, unfortunately spent on the ship sailing in circles because the wind was too strong for us to port. (more…)
39 days to go..
39 days till my last final and then I’m done for the semester. But I’m already mentally checked out.
5 Sites That Will Help College Students Study
By Alexis Bonari, guest blogger. Now that the final exam season is slowly approaching, it’s time for students to take a break from their busy social life and focus on their studies.
Who owns the college application process?
Answer: the student. I believe that it is the student who must be responsible for the college application process. (Of course the parents must be involved in some aspects, don’t go overboard!). Many parents are loath to take a backseat…they believe they know best, and hey, maybe in some areas they do. BUT when it [...]
March: Heart of a Lyon day
In loving memory of my friend Meredith Lyon, a friend, a neighbor, and a peer who taught a whole bunch of rowdy crazy high school kids what it meant to cherish life and all the relationships we make in them and brought the whole Shelton class of ‘09 together as a family. Today I am [...]
College and Sex: this week’s news
The Chronicle of Higher Education has posted “The Week in College Sex” article. Here is a synopsis, but the article is definitely worth reading. Here’s what has happened:
Takoradi, Ghana
Six days ago I was in Takoradi, Ghana and now I am in Cape Town, South Africa. My days on the sea are starting to get shorter and shorter. When I go to India I hear that sea days will be short and ports will be often. And with every port, I am more and [...]
Manaus, Brazil
I have had another great adventure in another wonderful country called Brazil. For the past week, the MV Explorer has been traveling slowly down the Amazon first reaching Manaus, where we stopped for five days, then doubling back to exit the Amazon and out to the Atlantic ocean.
