Study Abroad
Chinese Medicine 101
Today my study abroad program took us on a field trip to learn about Chinese medicine. It was here that I learned about the Chinese philosophy surrounding yin-yang and traditional Chinese medicine practices. Many Chinese people believe that the yin-yang represents men and women and their inner energy. They think that the yin-yang represents how [...]
The Land of the 20 Dollar Bill
This weekend was by far my favorite weekend of the semester. I traveled with 4 friends, 2 from the U.S. and 2 from Germany, to Guilin, China, for a once in a lifetime experience. We were all very excited to travel to Guilin because we heard it was China’s heaven, and China’s heaven it really [...]
Spring has sprung in Saxony
Spring came fast here in Dresden. It seemed like one week there was snow on the ground and the next the crocuses were blooming and the trees were starting to bud. My favorite part about spring is being able to comfortably go biking here. I ride to school every morning, and there is actually bike [...]
Matchmaker Matchmaker
I write to you today, on Saturday, April 27th, after having a long day of classes. Yes, you read that right, I had class this weekend. Here in China one never really gets a day off class or work. This Monday-Wednesday there’s a holiday break in China, therefore people are to make up their work/class [...]
Welcome to the Lafayette Family
Today I had the unique opportunity to have a little taste of Lafayette in Shanghai. I was invited by one of our admissions directors, Eugene Gabay, to an admitted students reception, my favorite! (I’m not being sarcastic). I think it’s safe to say that I’m Lafayette’s #1 fan. I applied to Lafayette and only Lafayette [...]
Dresden’s Delightful Neighbors
Field trips are amazing, especially when you are studying abroad. I talked about the local excursions to locations in Dresden last week, so now it’s time to share my bigger trips. Leipzig Leipzig is best known for being the home of Bach, who often worked and is buried in the cathedral on the left. However, [...]
Dialogue in the Dark
Greetings from Hong Kong! This week is my spring break and my program has taken our group on a week-long trip to the great city of Hong Kong. Although Hong Kong is technically a city in China, it’s nothing like the China I know. The people of Hong Kong refer to their city as “one [...]
Finally taking it all in! ¡Madrid es precioso!
Dear Lafayette Blog! I am happy but also sorry to inform you that life is much busier than I could have ever expected while abroad. For now, let me share some of the stories of the adventures here! I have gotten to continue to travel over spring break to many southern Spanish cities; Malaga, Sevilla, [...]
How the other half lives
It’s been a while since my last blog post and I apologize for that. My Internet has been down, so brace yourselves because we have a lot to catch up on! Last week my Chinese class took a field trip to the Luxun Park in Shanghai. We were given a picture of where we needed [...]
A little taste of home
Easton, Pennsylvania, is home to the longest-running farmers market in the world. For the past 258 years it has served the needs of the Easton residents through providing access to freshly baked goods, fruits, vegetables, crafts, and fun. It is conveniently located in the center of the city and runs from May-November. This weekly ordeal [...]