Cultured to be Uncultured
It is always a shock to people when someone finds out that I am a German minor. Immediately they ask, “Are you German?” like I need some sort of cultural background to justify learning a language. I’m...
View ArticleLent is Not Your Bikini Diet Challenge
Someone says she wants to start wearing a bindi to focus more attention on her perfectly sculpted brows. Another individual finds the perfect glittering rosary (don’t you mean necklace?) to pair with...
View ArticleLater Reflections on a Black History Month Luncheon
I have been reflecting, even still, on this past Black History Month, particularly a luncheon held in Drexel’s Behrakis Grand Hall. The Annual Black History Month Luncheon came as a surprise to me less...
View Article¡Buena Suerte!: The Best Time to Learn a New Language
“Holá. Me llama es Sharee. Yo tiene…tengo veintiún años…” If this were the year 2013, introducing myself in Spanish might sound a little something like this – the beginning of something treacherous....
View ArticleWhat I Discovered from Keeping a Commonplace Book
Last term for one of my writing classes, I was required to keep a commonplace book, or a compilation of quotes, lyrics, poetry, etc. that inspired me or provoked thought. Luckily, as an English...
View Article5 Ways to Make the Most of Spring and Summer in Philadelphia
When I chose to attend Drexel, I chose to “give up” the traditional summer vacation so that I could gain experience and make money at a co-op. It seemed like a rough trade-off, but I came to the...
View ArticleSupporting Our Institutes of Culture and Learning
A couple weeks ago, I visited Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute for their monthly ‘Night Skies at the Observatory’ stargazing event hosted by Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts. Festooned with live...
View ArticleOne Word: Diversity
During my Freshman year at Drexel, I went to a Meet and Greet event where I met the first African American Provost. I wasn’t aware at the time of how important an opportunity it was to meet Provost...
View ArticleThe Importance of “Me Time”
I run a fairly successful food blog. I am also part of several organizations, study for my exams and balance all that with my social life. I know I am not the only one doing this, but I am one of the...
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