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Month: September 2012
Perspective: The Real Value of an English Degree in the 21st Century
Based on the number of graduates who achieve professional success within their field of study, many academic experts have long considered collegiate degrees in English to be impractical and irrelevant. However, English is today considered the international language of business, and those who can communicate in it well hold great value within the global job market. In addition, widespread Internet access has enabled millions of proficient English speakers worldwide to work remotely from home.
The 9/11 Memorial: Amplify Love, Dissipate Hate
I visited the 9/11 memorial this summer. Finally. It took a long time for me to feel "ready" to see this place after such tragedy in my beloved city. Instead of writing about it in words, I will share photos of what I saw. It was a quiet place, with the exception of the rushing water into the North and South pools. I hope to share that atmosphere with you.
Photography While on Study Abroad: Breaking Free from the Viewfinder
At what point can taking pictures while studying abroad go from being a great tool to a destructive obsession?