Here is a video of me reflecting on my life in Korea—why I came, what I learned and why I’m leaving. It’s the end of an era.
Read MoreThe DMZ is the DeMilitarized Zone, the border between North and South Korea, the 38th parallel. There lies many observatories and even a cable car, along with the legacy of a brutal war and the mythologizing that came after.
Read MoreAfter a seven month process of applying, waiting, filing paperwork and more waiting, I officially have my school assignment and my visa! I’M MOVING TO MADRID, SPAIN!
Read MoreThis summer, despite it all, I’ve had lots of time to read. Here are my favorite picks, most of which are quite famous so you’ve probably read them. If not, here are some great reads to get you through this heat.
Read MoreThis town, like many Korean tourist spots, is catered to modern comforts with the dressings of the wistful past. Is it authentic? I don’t know what makes something authentic or not until it hits me square in the jaw.
Read MorePart 3 of my Is It Problematic to Teach English in South Korea? series, which examines the TEFL industry in Korea, linguistic imperialism, and neo-colonialism.
Read MorePart 2 of my Is It Problematic to Teach English in South Korea? series, which examines the TEFL industry in Korea, linguistic imperialism, and neo-colonialism.
Read MorePart 1 of my Is It Problematic to Teach English in South Korea? series. Is it ethical to teach English abroad?
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. The Snoopy Garden is a not just a cash grab. I wish I’d say I wasn’t surprised by that (so cynical) but I was.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. The Bunker de Lumières is a digital art installation. The music swells, and it takes you into Van Gogh’s work, swirling and swimming.
Read MoreThis past month I combed through the 18,000 photos on my phone and delete the ones I don’t need. But wait, what counts as “need”?
Read MoreThis entire month has been an exercise in grief—grief mingled with celebration, celebration mixed with anger and fear.
Read MoreArt has the power to make change. One person can make a difference. Art can be an act of resistance, and the lessons we learn from Rainbow Village can be brought home.
Read MoreThis past January, after 13 grueling hours of an exercise in stasis, I made it home. Er, one of my homes. Which way is home again?
Read MoreWhy did I minor In Italian and was that a waste of time? God, I hope not. Let’s talk about studying abroad.
Read MoreThis is simultaneously a trip report, photography display, and commentary on political violence and uprisings.
Read MoreI've been in Korea for six months and with that, I can say we've gotten out of the honeymoon period and the dust has settled.
Read MoreJust between just you and me, I've got this checklist in my brain. How many countries do I want to go to? How can I make that happen? How many air miles can I rack up before I turn 25?
Read MoreI apologize for the long gap—I went to Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam for my winter trip a few weeks ago, and I'm still sleeping it off.
Read MoreI've overcome the culture shock, and it no longer feels like a vacation but just, you know, my life. The thing about routines is it provides both comfort and monotony.
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