Quote of the Week: “With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” – Thomas Fowell Buxton This week was technically spring break. Although I did not get the entire week off, it has been one of the most fun, adventure-filled weeks here! From watching the sunrise and hiking to going skiing again, it …
Category Archives: Food
Trip to Pulau Ubin
Hi all! It is past midterms and I have so many stories to tell about my time here in Singapore! I will start with one of the first trips we took! On the 4th day in Singapore, we had a trip to an island off of Singapore called Pulau Ubin. We had a tour guide …
The Beauty of Denver
Quote of the week: “A little progress everyday soon adds up to a big difference.” – Unknown. This past weekend the Denver Urban Semester did a retreat to an Airbnb in Palmer Lake. It was a time for everyone to relax and spend time together in a new space. Which, by the way, was gorgeous. …
Living with a Host Family
!مرحبا (marhaba—hi!) I’ve been in Amman for almost a month now: wow, is time moving fast! (If only my Arabic skills were moving at the same rate—learning vocabulary is taking me forever.) My amazing host family has played a huge role in making my experience so far such a positive one. Their hospitality and kindness …
Rain and Shine… and Snow?!
Where has the time gone!? A rhetorical question because I know where the time has gone; it has turned moments into memories. My mind and heart are becoming acquainted with the fact that life moves fast. Hospitality A few things I have been grateful for recently: my kind host who knitted me a beautiful pair …
Moving to the Big City: Chicago Edition!
Hi everyone! Chicago Semester is now underway, and the past week and a half have been packed full of fun! Here are just a few of the highlights from my time here so far: DAY ONE I started my journey to the city from Kentucky with my amazing family. We spent our first night in …
Horses, Pizza, and Hikes.
Quote of the week: “Justice too long delayed is justice denied.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Becoming more familiar with a place makes everything feel so much better. From being more comfortable with the normal things in a city and also realizing that some things, RTD (Regional Transportation District), does not always work the way you …
Exploring Liverpool’s City Centre
Greetings from Liverpool! It’s been a week since my parents and little sister dropped me off at the Grand Rapids airport. After two connecting flights, a bleary trek through the Frankfurt airport, and over 30 hours without sleep, I’ve spent the last seven days trying to settle into Aigburth Park, where I will be living …
As The Leaves Turn
Hi Blog, It’s been a minute since my last post and that is for many reasons. Chicago has been very busy and hectic. I no longer feel like a tourist and I’m no longer scared of the CTA. These past few weeks I have really settle in my internship. I have great experiences with the …
Chicago the City that NEVER Sleeps
Hey Everyone! It’s been a minute, this week has been fairly busy for me! I’ve experienced so much since the last blog. From the crazy busy red line to the chill blue line my work days have been amazing. I’ve been video editing for INDIRAP Productions and it has been a journey! This past week …
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