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November 5, 2012

11 Ways to Relocation Mastery

If you spend too much time on Facebook while living abroad, this piece is for you!

October 23, 2012

Study Abroad…Maybe?

Two new videos of study abroad students making videos of a popular song raise the question - how are students using their time abroad?

October 21, 2012

A Day at Ellis Island

Ellis Island was the port of entry for the US for decades. Join me on a photo journey to the Ellis Island Museum, with a stop at the Statue of Liberty along the way...

September 16, 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.

September 9, 2012

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.

September 1, 2012

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?

August 29, 2012

Welcome Back!

Oh my! Time does fly! Universities are starting up (or have done so already), your inbox is slammed, you're excited and inspired...and ready for the sprint that is the fall!