A listicle: what I learned while studying abroad
As my study abroad experience comes to an end I thought I would take this opportunity to share with you
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Swat Global
Brittni Teresi connects her stories and lessons from Hanoi, Vietnam to Swarthmore’s campus.
Politics versus policy
This morning I woke up and started listening to my Rachel Maddow podcast as I do most mornings. This particular
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Finding home
Anyone who has talked to me for more than five minutes knows I am from Iowa. I am proud of
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Sweden’s relationship with alcohol
Ever since arriving in Stockholm, I have been intrigued by Swedes’ relationship with alcohol. Sweden has a long and complicated
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My own personal lagom
In Sweden there is an idea called “lagom” (law-gum). Directly translated, using the incredibly accurate Google Translate, “lagom” means “moderate.”
Read moreThe power of low expectations
When I arrived in Stockholm a month ago for study abroad I suddenly found myself with a lot more free
Read moreWhy don’t I write anything down?
When I first sat down to write my column I was so excited. During my three semesters of editing for
Read moreSharing Stories, Creating Solutions
As my study abroad experience is beginning to reach its end, I can’t help but reflect on the scenes I
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The beauty of an unintelligible world
I’ll never forget my first experience abroad, which was this semester. Exiting the plane for the first time, as I
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A hidden value
I am currently residing in a hostel in Cape Town, South Africa, living what most people would consider the dream.
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