I was incredibly nervous when I started last semester in Santiago because I was required to live with a host family and I had not lived with any form of parents whatsoever in over four years. I like to think of myself as an easygoing person who can live with most people in most situations, […]
Fellow Trojans currently studying abroad managed to snap these SCrumptious photos of confections from all around the world. Here’s a peek into sweets from the United Kingdom to Jordan. From Belgian chocolate to mochi ice cream, this is how dessert-lovers in different parts of the globe indulge. United Kingdom: Cupcake from Hummingbird Bakery (Kensington Gardens, London) Chocolates at Harrods (Knightsbridge, London) Sundae […]
With spring semester almost halfway through, the hustle and bustle of everyday life is bound to wear down our bodies. There is a simple fix that we should all be incorporating into our daily routines. Napping. Though it seems hard, napping, is one of the greatest things you can do for your body to revitalize […]
Prince is crooning in my ear as I write this. “You don’t have to be beautiful to turn me on.” But oh baby, does Venice Asian fusion eatery Komodo disagree. It was such a life changing experience that I started to use the word baby. Sorry, that was weird. But seriously, this new taco truck-turned-fast-casual-restaurant […]
On Tuesday, I sat on a bench in Ueno Park, sipping on a “Caramelly Sakura Latte” from Starbucks (delicious!) and watching dusk settle on the bare branches around me. I had spent the day at the Ueno no Mori Museum of Art, wandering the halls of 「日本の美術」 or “The Art of Japan.” The exhibition had […]
There’s something really endearing and weird that really cracks me up when I see pictures of unsuspecting animals wearing clothing. Snakes with hats. Baby goats with sweaters. Mice with glasses. I clearly spend too much time during lectures perusing Google Images for my own amusement. The sheer absurdity of the pictures keeps me coming back. […]
Though we had Valentine’s Day to celebrate last week, Lunar New Year takes the spotlight this week. Also known as Chinese New Year, the date of the holiday follows the cycle of the moon, and doesn’t match up any one day. Instead, the date of the Lunar New Year switches each year, taking place somewhere […]
As far as Valentine’s Day is concerned in the United States, I consider it to be the day mostly manufactured by Hallmark and Hershey’s, the day when I can expect to see at least one embarrassed girl carrying around a teddy bear bigger than herself. Surprisingly enough, Valentine’s Day is also a hit in Japan, […]
Hi! My name is Emily, and I’m directionally challenged. I’m the girl whose eyes are constantly glued to my phone turning in circles trying to orient Google Maps. As a passenger in the car I’ll arrive at a destination with no idea how to return back to my starting point if I was asked to […]
The Valentine’s weekend release of Fifty Shades of Grey was marketing genius. Not only did the film ride off the commercial success of the novel, but it also took advantage of the Valentine’s Day hype. Reeling in $93 million in less than a week, Fifty Shades grossed the highest amount of money for any film […]