Alternative Breaks has made me look at the world differently and has inspired some bid life changes. This is my second year participation in the Volunteer Center's biggest program. One of my closest friends convinced me to apply to be a Site Leader, a large responsibility, but a rewarding one. Being a Site Leader gives … Continue reading “Break”ing Right
Identity
The Most Interesting Man in the World
Gary Fuller, professor of philosophy, truly might be the most interesting man I've ever had the pleasure to meet. He has lived quite the life. From dating Italian opera singers to being a frat boy at Cambridge, he always had a new story to tell. Even though I didn't find the topic of philosophy particularly … Continue reading The Most Interesting Man in the World
The Year I Learned
It's my final day on campus, and as I sit here on my couch eating Fritos and watching "Friends" for the third time, I think back to who I was at the beginning of my freshman year and how I barley recognize myself. Just a few months ago, I was relying on my parents and … Continue reading The Year I Learned
LDR 200L
This three hour class, required for LAS protocol, is unlike any class I've ever taken before. The challenges I've faced there have not been as simple as trying to complete my homework on time or speaking in front of a class of about 45 students. It's so much more. I've had to think deeper than … Continue reading LDR 200L