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October 6, 2013
Deep Fried with Cheese
The first thing I noticed when I stepped off of the shuttle from the impromptu parking lot (the original one was already filled to the max!) was the overwhelming smell. Funnel cakes. I could practically taste the delectable soft cloud in my mouth.
Who Is Saint Bridget, and Why Is She In a Well?
In Ireland, a large percentage of people are Catholics. As part of this religion, it is customary for people to pray to patron saints to receive blessings, find relief, or ask for healing. There are patron saints for all kinds of causes, special interests, groups of people, professions, and countries. Saint Bridget (also known as St.
October 5, 2013
Filmmaker Cory McAbee Talks About His International Experiences
I sat down outside on a nice autumn day with Cory McAbee, a good friend, world traveler, father of three, musician, and talented filmmaker who’s made great films such as The American Astronaut, Stingray Sam, and Crazy & Thief.
October 4, 2013
Mining Into History at a Czechoslovakian Coal Mine
You probably haven’t spent much time at any abandoned coal mining facilities in the Czech Republic, unless you’re a former Czech Republic coal miner, of course. You may never go to the Czech Republic at all. It’s not the first place on your bucket list when you’re planning your family vacation.
My Traveling Grandma
My grandma’s name is Jackie Austin. She loves quilting and is very involved in all of her grandkids’ activities. She has traveled to hundreds of amazing places in her lifetime. Intrigued by her knowledge of international travel, I interviewed her.
Do you enjoy traveling?
It's Time to Travel, featuring Adrianne Fogg
More than ever, people in today's world are couch potatoes – watching TV, playing video games, and trying to visit the world online. While the may get a general idea of how things look, they never get the whole experience - only seeing what the TV producers and the photographers choose for them to see. They only hear what the editors choose. They only get what others say.
U.S. Department of State Scholarship Program for American High School Students
U.S. Department of State Scholarship Program for American High School Students - Promotes Study of Critical Languages
NSLI-Y Offers Merit-Based Scholarships for a Summer or an Academic Year Abroad
A Student's Perspective: Study Abroad in Bruges, Belgium
Are you curious about studying abroad but would feel more comfortable on a short-term faculty-led program? Then, you'll want to read the faculty-led student interview series this month!
Faculty-Led Study Abroad
This month, I will be writing a series on faculty-led study abroad, interviewing students and professors. Studying abroad is such a life-changing experience and there are different types of programs that match a student’s needs and interests.
