As someone who has lived near Portland, Oregon for almost two decades, I guess I'd call myself somewhat of an expert. I recently returned to Portland after my second year at UCLA and had a month to play tourist in my hometown. These are my 6 must-sees in the Pacific Northwest whenever I come home. 1. …
How Studying Abroad Prepared Me for a Summer Internship
I cried before I left for France last summer. No, not out of joy. I actually bawled at the thought of leaving home when I’d only just returned from my first year of college. Why did I sign up for this study abroad trip? Apparently it was a whimsical sense of adventure that, a few months later, …
Continue reading "How Studying Abroad Prepared Me for a Summer Internship"
The Time I said "Merci"
My heart aches whenever I look at my photos. I miss the Eiffel Tower, I miss the croissants, I miss the city and I miss the history. I miss the accordion music and the surreal, idealized image of Paris from the 1920s. I cannot believe I was there just over a week ago. I didn't …
