Living somewhere with a deep cultural tradition and gorgeous landscape, set with solemn shrines and a unique aesthetic, is great- unless you never leave your room. Since getting here I’ve met a few (read: few) students who, after arriving here, have found its easier to commute only between their rooms and classes. They cook in [...]
Akita is beautiful. Not just the countryside landscape- littered with buildings of various architectural inspirations neighboring each other in stark contrast, covered in forestry, ongoing fields and seemingly never ending mountain ranges- but the culture that has developed here over thousands of years. Akita is known for its beautiful farmland and delicious fresh food, but [...]
Before I start writing about my journey, I want to formally introduce myself to you -the reader- who will be following me along in my experiences. My name in Ennis (pronounced Eh-niece) and I am currently a senior majoring in English Education with a minor Linguistics. I was born in Puerto Rico, but I have [...]
Eating cheap in Paris takes some concentration. With so many restaurants and cafes everywhere you look, it’s difficult to know if you’re getting the best deal. A good place to start is to decide what kind of food you’re in the mood for, and how much time you’ve got on your hands. The french are [...]
Finally! The speed of the program is picking up and opportunities to explore are more apparent! For the past two weeks my peers and I were blessed with the opportunity to connect previous history lessons of Louis XIV, with tangible experiences at the Chateau de Versailles. Although we were there to point out things about [...]
