Land of the rising sun — and whacky potato chips
Kyle Olsen, Writer
May 10, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Study Abroad, Travel
"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."
Read more »Trip to Ghana brings new perspective on life
Olivia Gilmore, Contributor
April 21, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Study Abroad, Travel
"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."
Read more »UMass students safe after London attack, officials say
Morgan Hughes, Campus News Editor
March 22, 2017
Filed under Current Affairs, Showcase, Study Abroad, Uncategorized
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.
Read more »Study Abroad: The most vulnerable four months of my life
Nujhat Purnata, Contributor
March 20, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Study Abroad, Travel
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.
Read more »A protest against Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Kyle Olsen, Contributor
February 24, 2017
Filed under Features, Opinion, Profiles, Showcase, Study Abroad, Travel
"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."
Read more »Study abroad: A three-week trip is a valuable experience
Danielle Aihini, Travel Editor
February 7, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Student Life, Study Abroad, Travel
"Three weeks was the perfect amount of time. I saw more, did more and ate more than I could have ever imagined and I left a better version of myself as a result."
Read more »Embracing the imperfections of studying abroad
Adrienne Gagne, Contributor
December 6, 2016
Filed under Showcase, Student Life, Study Abroad, Travel
"Oftentimes I felt guilty for experiencing any sort of emotion other than elated happiness. However, it’s important to remember that nothing can be perfect all of the time. A few bad days will not negate the countless positive memories you will create during your trip."
Read more »An iPhone lost at sea: Three months without a phone in a foreign place
Sarah Strangie, Contributor
October 13, 2016
Filed under Showcase, Study Abroad, Travel
"There would be no more staring at my screen to avoid awkward silence. Instead, I learned to appreciate it."
Read more »A coffee renaissance in Florence, Italy
Julie Shamgochian, Lifesyle Editor
April 12, 2016
Filed under Features, Food/Health, Profiles, Study Abroad, Travel
In Italy, it's normal to see locals standing at the wooden bar surface for a quick morning cappuccino, but what may seem untraditional is finding café-goers seated, enjoying a long coffee break.
Read more »“Denglisch”: Learning German in Germany
Shannon Broderick, Travel Editor
February 11, 2016
Filed under Study Abroad, Travel
The language barrier, and subsequent misadventures, were exhausting, overwhelming, and seemingly impossible to overcome. In addition to my limited vocabulary and shaky sentence structure, I had a habit of mangling German words without repair. My attempts to make the harsh, hissing-cat voice in the back of my throat made everyone, including myself, wince, and I had never been so self-aware of my own American accent.
Read more »The Real World: Interning in Ireland with CAPA
Margaret Moriarty, Contributor
December 1, 2015
Filed under Study Abroad, Travel
I think about how lucky I am to call Ireland, with its surreal, stunning beauty, my temporary home.
Read more »Mannheim: Life in Germany’s second ugliest city
Shannon Broderick, Travel Editor
October 20, 2015
Filed under Study Abroad, Travel
The 'ugly duckling' of southern Germany was the best place I could have chosen to spend five months of my life.
Read more »Multimedia
Heads Up: How a concussion feels
Julie Shamgochian, Managing Editor
Students who have suffered from concussions describe a loss of consciousness and a "fuzzy-brained" feeling.
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Politics
U.S. strikes back at Assad for use of chemical weapons
John Coakley, Writer
The United States launched 59 tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield late Thursday night, targeting “Syrian fighter jets and other infrastructure.”
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