On Being Asian in France: My Experience
Fellow Asian-Americans often ask me what it’s like to live in France as a minority. My…
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Race Review: Lyon Half Marathon 2018
Last month, I ran the Lyon Half Marathon. It was my 7th half marathon (including the…
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DIY Mary Poppins Costume: How to Make a Paper Plate Hat
The other English TAs and I hosted a Halloween party for our students yesterday. I haven’t dressed…
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Best Hikes in Maine’s Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is located along the Maine seaboard and is the seventh-most visited national park…
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From a Survivor: What I Wish People Understood about Sexual Assault
The life of a sexual assault survivor is volatile. There are days I feel overwhelmingly angry; I…
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Race Review: TARC Spring Classic 50k
In April 2018, I ran the TARC Spring Classic 50k. (Yes, oops—this race recap is 6…
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My Experience Applying for the Watson Fellowship
Disclaimer: I’m an Amherst College alumna who made it to national selection for this fellowship, but…
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French vs. American Culture: 7 Surprising Differences
Before going to France, I mentally prepared myself for la bise (standard kissing greeting), the later…
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Delayed Gratification: Hartford Marathon 2017
Running has shown me that I conquer intimidating of tasks. That consistent perspiration, effort, and tenacity…
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Study Abroad: French vs. American University System
In fall 2016, I studied abroad in Bordeaux with the Middlebury School in France. Here begins…
