Tagged: Summer 2016
The Art of Observation
by Erica Pierce (Summer 2016)
We all know one of the best ways to get to know a city is people watch. Luckily, DC makes this a very easy task, as its streets are rife with accommodations that make process of observation both subtle and enlightening – most notable of these are its benches. More
The Green House
by Pedro Virguez (Summer 2016)
Having spent three months in DC forming part of the Boston University Washington D.C. study abroad summer program, I can say that I feel more prepared than ever before for my post college career. The program enabled me to get out of my comfort zone by implementing courses More
Please, don’t call me Alex
by Weihua Li (Summer 2016)
It was around sophomore year when I adapt the name “Alex.” It was not my given name, obviously, but whenever I order something at Starbucks,
the baby-faced baristas always looked at me confusedly. More
Human Rights
by Alexandra Rivera-Palmieri (Summer 2016)
Human rights are universally understood as an area of concern across the world. This issue sparked my interest from a personal experience. My mother came to the United States, from Puerto Rico, at the age of eighteen. More
The Loudest City with the Quietest Voice
by Christina Lucas (Summer 2016)
This summer I had the opportunity to become a part of the Washington D.C. community, culture, and politics. By the end of the summer, I had mastered the art of running down the escalator to catch the 8:50am train, engaged in numerous presidential candidate debates, and volunteered at the local elementary schools. More
