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Patrick McKelvey | Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Anthony Bourdain, the acclaimed chef, author and travel documentarian, was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember. His shows “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown” were staples in my home. On these programs, he would travel the world, both unknown corners and popular cities, and explore a place’s food, drink, people and
Joe Andrews | Friday, February 8, 2019
After receiving a record number of applications last November, Notre Dame International announced it will be accepting a second round of applications to select study abroad locations, according to a press release last week. Five programs will be accepting additional students — Peking University in Bejing, Jerusalem, Norwich, Tokyo Sophia and Puebla. Of the five programs, Puebla
Cristina Interiano | Tuesday, February 5, 2019
“Abroad changes you.” “I’m definitely more sophisticated now.” Probably every non-abroad student is tired of hearing this from their friends coming from Rome, London, Dublin, Australia or wherever they went to get ‘cultured.’ I guess I could fit into that category as well. I am sure I went home suddenly feeling Italian and correcting my
Kendra Osinski | Thursday, January 31, 2019
If your heart is open with the capacity to love all, then you will always have your heart in different places. As you age, the number of locations will grow and grow, as will the number of people you love. In college, the abundance of unique and different people is overwhelming. For example, Notre Dame
Nicole Simon | Thursday, January 24, 2019
As the first week of second semester neared its end, sophomore students who applied to study abroad received their decision letters, ending an anxious two-month wait since the Nov. 1 application deadline. Director of study abroad David Younger said the University admitted a record number of students this year. “We accepted our highest number of
Show Some Skin | Thursday, January 17, 2019
What did you take with you? This is the question I wish people would ask when inquiring about the experiences of those returning from an abroad program. Too often I hear unchallenging questions like “how was it?” Questions like this are often followed by a glorified account that too often mirrors the superficiality of social
Erin Grimes | Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Hallo from Innsbruck, Austria! It’s been a whirlwind three months abroad. I’ve been learning to successfully navigate a new city, new classes and a new culture as well as adapting to being separated by an ocean and seven hours from the people and places I consider home. Even after these three months, there is still
Tom Naatz | Monday, September 3, 2018
I’ve always hated the first-day-of-school question, “What was the highlight of your summer?” Why? Because my life in the Maryland suburbs is a snoozefest. The closest I’ve come to being “edgy” is when I forgot to brush my hair after getting out of the shower one morning. This fall, however, I was ready for this
Tom Naatz | Monday, April 30, 2018
I haven’t missed a home football game in my two years at Notre Dame, nor have I left any games early. I’m a fiercely loyal sports fan who loves Notre Dame football. Nevertheless, last November game days felt like a bit of a hassle. To be fair, I neither drink nor particularly enjoy tailgating, and
Lauren Fox | Wednesday, April 25, 2018
When your communication skills are limited, you become a much better communicator. In my context, limited communication skills means living in a foreign-speaking country. Side effects of this condition include diminished ability to comprehend someone unless watching his or her mouth move and frequent demanding of a slower speaking rate. I’ve been abroad in Angers,