Category Archive: Academic

Amsterdam, City of Museums (Day 2)

Breakfast! Jonathan went to a place the day before I arrived for an omelet and he said it was marvelous, but that there would be a line; I didn’t mind. We waited for… Continue reading

Much Ado about London

I promised London in my previous post…so here it is! The first and only day I spent in London. I had created a checklist of places I wanted to visit and the expected… Continue reading

Environmental Migration: Trials and Tribulations of a Changing Earth

After a month and a half of toiling over this research paper, it is finally complete! The paper was due Wednesday and I had my presentation on Friday. I now have an entire… Continue reading

Promising Prospects for Independent Study Project

I had a revelation last week. I read an article on environmental migration (aka environmental refugees, climate refugees) and remembered this long-forgotten topic. At first, I thought that it would be awesome to… Continue reading

Brussels Marvels – Day 3

Yay, presentations! But actually, it was pretty exciting. Our group met in the hotel lobby and we headed over to the metro. Our lectures were held in the European Commission building (awesome). In the… Continue reading

Picture-Taking at the United Nations

Okay, so why is there a peacock in this post? Truthfully, only God knows. But in reality, to get your attention! This peacock was strutting around the gardens at the United Nations and… Continue reading

Am I Really Here for School?

First day of class, huh? I don’t suppose anyone ever receives an entirely great impression on the first day. I’ll explain. Getting to school was a blast! I met up with Lauren, Melissa,… Continue reading

Orienteering

Above, two pictures of our Youth Hostel! Finally, we learned about our learning structure! SIT is very secretive before arrival at the destination, with regards to where classes will be held, who will… Continue reading