An American at Oxford: The people
March 13, 2015
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It will have been the people. When future aunts, uncles, colleagues of my parents and fellow classmates ask me what it was I got out of my year at Oxford, it will have been the people. They will assume that the unique traditions and ancient histories of this place made an impact on me and they will...
An American at Oxford: The people in the shadows
March 1, 2015
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If you find yourself walking amidst Oxford’s castle-esque walls, there is little chance you will get very far without hearing a large clock tolling the time away. If it isn’t one of the college clock towers reminding you of the time, it is your own college hall, ringing out at five past seven, announcing time for di...
An American at Oxford: A moment for Valentine’s Day
February 15, 2015
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The English fog and steady mist are a welcome retreat from the blizzards I ran through last winter in Chicago, but there are still challenges to face whilst running here nonetheless. The main one being the mere discovery of a route, but Oxford is nothing if not full of surprises, and turning down any random alleyway is sure to lead you ...
An American at Oxford: Off to the pubs
February 1, 2015
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I made a conscious and steady effort to go into this year with no preconceived notions about Oxford. This was usually done in the form of refusing to search any images on Google of the cobblestone streets and old libraries. I did expect a few things, however. I expected there to be academia, robes worn to dinners and mast...
An American in Oxford: Where the magic lies
January 18, 2015
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I am not the first person to go abroad. Should you ever choose to do the same, there are times when you will feel a grand connection with all the people who have gone before you. Read More »...
Bonn-voyage: Trains, planes and automobiles – 4 tips for traveling abroad
November 9, 2014
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After almost three months, I’ve flown, bused, driven (or rather, been driven) and stayed in various accommodations across Europe. Studying abroad brings the world to your fingertips; all you have to worry about is getting there, and more importantly, deciding where to go. Read More »...
Bonn-voyage: Bonn-Appetite
October 26, 2014
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One of the great joys of travel is sampling the new food. Perusing the streets of Bonn, I was surprised by where my nose led me. Read More »...
Bonn-Voyage: To Budapest
October 19, 2014
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Imagine you're about to graduate college and receive the holy diploma that is your ticket to a better life. Now imagine that your native tongue and "political background" make you an enemy to the state, therefore your university won't recognize your degree. Read More »...
Bonn-voyage: Trier time machine
September 28, 2014
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My racing heartbeat was the only sound in the cool stone passageway. I flew past shadowy corridors, turning one corner then another. My eyes strained in the faint light trickling through the bricks above my head, and my jog turned to a sprint when a scream echoed from the hallway beside me. It w...
Oui are DePaul: Women’s hoops visits France
September 15, 2014
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In August, DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno stood on the beaches of Normandy and looked out in the distance. He took in the sight, thinking about what the men who gave up their lives on D-Day 70 years ago sacrificed. He hoped his team did the same. “I think it was good fo...
Bonn-Voyage: The ups and downs of travel abroad
September 14, 2014
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[hr] [dropcap]I[/dropcap] had to stop in my tracks on the early morning run if not just simply to laugh. What could be a more blatant reminder that I was far from my home in Chicago than the legitimate home on the range, cock-a-doodle-doo of a rooster? Settling in after my clumsy arrival last week...
