2009

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Taylor in Buenos Aires: Finally getting into Fashion Week

Taylor is studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina until Nov. 28.

Buenos Aires Fashion Week (more like fashion three days) came calling, and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to check it out. Fellow Northwesterner Lauren Maddox and I set out on foot, excited for the big event. After walking until our feet ached, we realized [...]

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Zoe in Jerusalem: So where exactly is my warm welcome?

Zoe will be in Jerusalem, Israel until January 2.

If there’s one thing Northwestern does well, it’s New Student Week. As freshmen arrive on campus each September they are greeted by a wave of eager upperclassmen clad in a rainbow of “Wildcat Welcome” apparel. Was I naïve to assume this welcoming party to be [...]

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Taylor in Buenos Aires: This is Argentina

Taylor is studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina until Nov. 28.

I’m beginning to learn that everything in Argentina is complicated. Buying my cell phone entailed going to 11 different stores in search of one that sold prepaid phones. Purchasing ice cream this weekend took over an hour — I had to stand in one [...]

The world goes on, even though I’m off at school

I’ve lived in Eden Prairie, Minn. for the overwhelming majority of my life — about 17 years, if my math is correct. I’m not going to pretend I love it, but I’m used to it. It’s been the setting of my last 17 years, and that’s got to count for something.
I’m leaving in [...]