Tagged: DC
DC Off the Beaten Path: House Edition
by Aaron Whitaker (Spring 2017)
DC is known by most for its cluster of museums and monuments located along the National Mall. However, a large part of DC’s culture and history is defined by its quieter residential neighborhoods. More
Xin Jin
A Trip to NPR Headquarters
Xin Jin
Spring 2016
On one of our regular Friday field trips, I had an opportunity to visit NPR’s headquarters in DC. As a journalism student and a listener of public radios, I fully enjoyed a nice hour-long tour in NPR.
NPR is located in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington DC. Once in the lobby, I saw a museum-style storyboard that stretched along the wall telling the history of NPR. It was founded in 1970 and began with 90 member stations. However, our tour guide says, nowadays, NPR has more than 975 public radio stations all over the country. More
Hallie Smith
Boston University DC Students Volunteer at Capital Area Food Bank
Hallie Smith
Spring 2016
Students in the Boston University Washington, DC program donated their time Friday, Jan. 29 2016 to various volunteer tasks at the Capital Area Food Bank, the largest food bank in DC.
Some BUDC volunteers organized 4500 pounds worth of food while another group packaged together 1020 Weekend Bags.
Weekend Bags are for children in public schools who receive school-provided meals during the week, but don’t have food in the house over the weekend. The bags are sent to children in Maryland, Virginia and DC. The group that worked on organization sorted various drinks, such as soda, water, milk and juice into different bins for repackaging and distribution.
“Most of our stuff gets done by means of volunteers,” says Michelle Murphy, Coordinator of the Weekend Bag program. “You don’t know how much of an impact you’re making in a three and a half to four hour shift.”
Danielle Cantey
Brunching Through DC
Danielle Cantey
Fall 2015
As a dedicated foodie, I am a brunch fanatic. In fact, I regularly use brunch in verb form. Brunching in The District is much different than brunching in Boston. For one, many restaurants in DC serve all-you-can-drink, bottomless Mimosas and/or Bloody Mary’s. In Boston, a city that frowns upon public debauchery, no such brunch option is offered, as bottomless brunch is illegal in the state of Massachusetts. Luckily, in DC, a haven for young professionals, brunch can be found in a variety of different neighborhoods each with distinct flavors.
After following this short list of brunch Do’s and Don’ts check out my recommendations of DC brunch spots. More
Deva Taylor
4 Great Vegetarian Options in DC
Deva Taylor
Fall 2015
- Tono Sushi, Woodley Park
If you’re anything like me, changing from an omnivorous to a vegetarian diet was made particularly difficult by that simple preparation of raw fish and rice called sushi. And while I have grown to love sweet potato rolls and vegetable tempura, every now and then I crave something a little more fun on my plate - a craving perfectly satisfied by Tono Sushi’s spicy crunchy tofu roll. If the name doesn’t give it away, this maki roll is a blend of spicy mayo, protein-packed tofu, and tempura flakes. More
Adam Goldsmith
A Guide to DC-Area Movie Theaters
Adam Goldsmith
Fall 2015
Washington, DC is often viewed as a one-dimensional city, strictly concerned with politics. While reminders of the city’s political culture are ubiquitous, the nation’s capital still offers plenty more. For instance, if you’re anything like me, you love going to the movies, and the DC area has a variety of theaters to satisfy all kinds of movie-goers. Here are a few recommendations:
Landmark Theatres - E Street Cinema - 555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 More
Shefali Dhar
An Introvert’s Guide to DC
Shefali Dhar
Fall 2015
SURPRISE! There is no guide for introverts.
Introversion is in dire need of better PR, and I am going to try my hand at explaining why. The terms ‘introvert’ and ‘extrovert’ do not refer to who people are, but how people recharge. An introvert mentally recharges by spending time alone, and loses energy by interacting with other people. An extrovert (you guessed it!) gains energy by interacting with other people and loses it by spending time alone. While that does mean that introverts prefer having themselves for company, it does not necessarily mean that all introverts are shy, lonely, depressed, incapable of functioning socially, etc. It is time people stopped viewing introversion as a social handicap. A less black and white way to view introversion and extroversion would be as a scale of varying shades of grey. Some people fall on various parts of this spectrum, and some people move from one end to the other. More
Justin Soto
Shopping Hot Spots in the Capitol
Justin Soto
Fall 2015
While DC isn’t exactly the most fashion forward city in the world, there are still plenty of opportunities to find that special piece for your closet. DC offers it all, from malls like Tyson’s Corner that offer the conventional stores like H&M for thrifty college students to stores that can break the bank like Prada & Chanel all the way to urban lofts converted to storefronts like Zara and Banana Republic in the Metro Center area of Downtown DC. I’m going to rank my top three shopping locations in DC giving you the pros, cons and staple stores that attract hundreds of thousands of shoppers every year. More
Michaela Cushing-Daniels
Finding Your People: Joining a Sports Team in DC
Michaela Cushing-Daniels
Fall 2015
When I was going through the application process for college, there was one requirement regardless of which school I chose: there had to be an Ultimate team. I had played Ultimate Frisbee throughout high school, and knew that I wanted to continue when I went to college. So, naturally, when I was preparing for my semester in DC, I knew leaving the BU women’s ultimate team for the semester would be the hardest part. I didn’t know anyone who was going to be in the program, and I was nervous about what I was going to do without the people that had made my first year in college so awesome, the people I most looked forward to seeing throughout the week, the people who would stay up until midnight just to play Frisbee… my people.
Heather Goldin
4 Reasons I chose to study “abroad” in Washington
Heather Goldin
Fall 2015
Entering Boston University, I knew I wanted to study abroad. Last Spring, I was deciding between leaving the country completely -- a choice that 40 percent of students make -- and interning in Washington, D.C. Here are the reasons I chose to be in the Nation’s capital.
1. Networking with professionals, and other students
Boston University’s Washington, DC program is typically smaller than other abroad destinations, which is a great way to get to know other students in the program. Many of my peers are also interested in coming back to DC after graduation, so I know that they will be great connections down the road. More
