Six Things I Wish I Knew Sooner As a Bruin
Learn how you can take advantage of being a Bruin.
Top 8 tips for studying abroad in the U.S.
Top 8 tips for studying abroad in the U.S. Know Your Personality and Find a Balance It is essential that you know what kind of person you are before you go to study in another country. While some people think that extroverted people might be easier and quicker to adapt to a new environment…
Q&A
Got a question? What should I buy for dorm life? Does everyone study at Powell? What are some survival tips for midterms and finals?! Ahhhh, I’m hungry from all this thinking… where are the best Asian eateries? Got freshman 15… what gym classes should I take to get back in shape? Can’t for the life of…
Cucummus
So this is my favorite go-to snack when I come home from a long dragged-out day at school and all I want is something to chomp on. It only requires two ingredients, and so far I’ve never met anyone who’s slapped these two ingredients together like I have. You ready? Here goes: Ingredients: Cucumbers Hummus…
To-Read/Watch: A New Year’s List
There’s a week of winter break left, and only a few days before the year ends. So if you’re looking for something to read or watch during 2012, here are some suggestions (Asian/Asian-American in some way, of course): BOOKS Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri These eight stories by beloved and bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri take…
Quiet Imprints
A few weeks ago, I went to Quiet Imprint, a ballet piece featuring legendary Vietnamese singer Khanh Ly and the Ballet Austin Company II. It was my intention to take notes and write a quick, informal review for Pacific Ties. But when the performance started, I quickly realized that even the most informal of reviews…