Kyoto Hanami: The blooming cherry blossoms of Kyoto, Japan
Justin Risley, Photographer
April 28, 2019
The precious, short-lived bloom of the sakura attracts admirers from across the globe.
How to pack for spring break
Emma Sammuli, Contributor
March 7, 2019
Here are some tips for those preparing to travel this spring break – happy packing!
A day in Madrid
Isabel Fowler, Lifestyle Editor
February 13, 2019
Whether you're studying abroad or simply traveling, add these things to you to-do list when you go to Madrid.
Mumbai: a city of dreamers
Isha Mahajan, Contributor
January 25, 2019
A UMass student shares her impression of Mumbai, India after completing a summer internship.
Everything you need to know about the political crisis in Barcelona
Jordan Reisman, Contributor
October 6, 2018
Is there still an ongoing conflict in Barcelona? Yes. Should you stay home to avoid it? No. What you can do, though, is educate yourself.
I forgot my native language, so I learned it again
Sifa Kasongo, Writer
May 3, 2018
Everything I’ve done so far has contributed to me getting where I am with my French today, but I think the one thing that really moved me to the next level was studying abroad.
Long-distance relationships, study abroad: A cautionary tale
Jack Hamm, Writer
April 18, 2018
Go abroad. Do it. You’ll kick yourself for passing on it. Just know, you’re not the center of the earth, and that time isn’t just your five months. It’s everyone else’s, too.
Land of the rising sun — and whacky potato chips
Kyle Olsen, Writer
May 10, 2017
"Of all the crazy things the Japanese have managed to produce, nothing can really capture their spirit and love for the unnecessary like potato chips can. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a variety of useless flavors and so many people willing to buy them."
Trip to Ghana brings new perspective on life
Olivia Gilmore, Contributor
April 21, 2017
"I will always acredit Anloga for planting the love of travel in my heart like a seed that is always flourishing. It may even have helped find my purpose in life, even if it happened to be found halfway across the world."
UMass students safe after London attack, officials say
Morgan Hughes, Campus News Editor
March 22, 2017
University of Massachusetts Amherst spokesperson Ed Blaguszewski released a statement saying university officials are in the process of confirming the safety of students studying abroad in the London area after an attack.
Study Abroad: The most vulnerable four months of my life
Nujhat Purnata, Contributor
March 20, 2017
Studying abroad might not be the easiest four months of your life, it might not even be the best, but it sure is a thrilling rollercoaster which requires solid optimism.
A protest against Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Kyle Olsen, Contributor
February 24, 2017
"Police guarded a single lane of traffic to support the hundreds who marched through the downtown metropolitan chanting and holding signs comparing his government practice to fascism."
Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor
“If there are no student voices in the discussion, then how well are you doing your job.”
From Bangladesh to UMass: a graduate’s reflection
How one soon-to-be UMass grad views her time in Amherst.
Should UMass Build a Nuclear Power Plant?
There’s a very clear threat that if something isn’t done soon, the damage done will become irreversible.
Joe Biden: The Reality Behind “Good Ol’ Uncle Joe”
Biden was born 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania which would make him the second oldest candidate in the race at 76 years of age. Biden was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970 at 27. Two years later, he pulled off an impressive victory to unseat the Republican incumbent Caleb Boggs and was elected to the U.S. Senate. He would go on to represent the state of Delaware for 36 years in the Senate, serving as both chair of the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee in that timespan.