Category Archives: Around Boston

“Americans don’t have hairdos” and Other Cultural Insights

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

I asked a friend of mine from Croatia, an Advertising grad student at BU, to share his biggest “criticism” of American culture, and he vehemently responded with, “Americans don’t have hairdos.” While I am very open about critiquing American culture, … Continue reading →

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The Must List (MSPP Style)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Hello faithful readers! On this lazy Sunday evening, I’m lazing on the couch, a steaming cup of tea by my side and Predators on the TV. I’ve been sitting here wondering, what can I share with my current and future … Continue reading →

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Voting, Registering, Presenting, oh my!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Happy Tuesday! And what an exciting day it has been. Between registering for classes and voting (you all voted, right?), today could not get more hectic. Unless you have a presentation for Internship Seminar, like I do. Then you’re day … Continue reading →

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Holla’ BARCC, Young’n (Hooo Hooo!)… The Annual Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Gala!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

One good thing about Boston is its availability of volunteer opportunities. Given my interest in social-justice-oriented issues, I chose to get involved with Boston Area Rape Crisis Center in an effort to play a role in challenging the gender-based power … Continue reading →

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NYC: Just a Hop, Skip, and a Four-and-a-half-hour Chinatown Bus Ride Away

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Being a student in Boston allows you access to all of the amazing resources that the city has to offer: museums, libraries, colleges, restaurants, sports venues. It’s an old city that fosters a quaint, town-ish charm with its many 19th-century-Paris-inspired … Continue reading →

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How to Write 40 Pages in a Week

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

A step-by-step guide on how to complete 5 papers for the same week: Work out a lot.  The endorphins will give you energy to keep going. Bake cookies.  They will help your emotional stability. Go to parties.  My MSPP friend … Continue reading →

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Just Getting Started

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Hello everyone!  My name is Hannah and I am one of the new bloggers.  I thought I’d use my first post to tell you a little about myself and fill you in on my undergrad -> grad school transition so … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

It is absolutely beautiful here in Boston!  68 degrees and sunny- who could complain!  Two days of sixty-degree weather and I feel like a new person.  It is amazing how much the weather can affect one’s mood.  After a couple … Continue reading →

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Kicking Off the Second Semester

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

After an incredibly restful and relaxing break, I feel refreshed and ready to take this coming semester by storm.  After one week back I already feel in the swing of things and I’m looking forward to getting settled into my … Continue reading →

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful…

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

I went to see the Trans Siberian Orchestra on Sunday afternoon. We had talked about going to see them for years (as I am a sucker for all things red, white and ho-ho-ho related), and this year my fiance surprised … Continue reading →

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