“Taking a class about my home country from the perspective of another culture, albeit a culture very similar to that of the U.S., proved to be an intense learning experience.”
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
Answering Public Diplomacy 2.0’s Call
“American Boston College students, whether they like it or not, represent the U.S. while they study abroad.”
Features
Hannah Bowlin Searches for ‘La Descente’
As a French major who trained partly in Grenoble, Hannah Bowlin focuses on ‘la descente,’ her mantra that reminds her that every hill has a valley.
Opinions, Column
Overcoming Our Fear of Abroad
“Studying, volunteering, and teaching abroad—these are the activities that students should engage in to transcend the vices that plague society, and to help usher in a greater sense of global humanity.”
News, On Campus, Top Story
2000 Comm. Ave. Vacancies Reflect Changing Study Abroad Trends
Recruiting’s move to the fall for some business careers is pushing juniors to go abroad in the spring, throwing off housing capacity.
Features
With McGillycuddy-Logue Program, Students Serve While Abroad
Service and study abroad: two things BC students love. The McGillycuddy-Logue Program encourages students to do both during their time as undergraduates.
News, On Campus
Conference Prepares Students for Studying Abroad
In a conference held last week, several educators from various universities talked to BC students about making the most of their study abroad experiences.
Opinions, Column, Featured Column, Features
A Broad Perspective: Memories From a Semester at Home
People often hear stories of juniors who studied abroad. But what about the juniors who decided to stay at BC?
Opinions, Column
Let’s Skip The Small Talk
Small talk—it’s easy. But, ultimately, small talk keeps people from being the smart, engaging individuals that they actually are.
Column, Opinions
Letting The Negatives Justify Themselves
Letting the negative emotions in doesn’t mean that you’re weak, or any less human. It means much, much more than that.
