The first man to ever study abroad (as far as we can know these sorts of things) was Emo of Friesland, who was from northern Holland and studied at Oxford University in 1190. Many other Europeans went on to study abroad throughout the next centuries, most likely all of which were members of the royal elites from rich countries since very few people could afford such a … [Read more...] about A-broadening Your Horizons: A Little History of Study Abroad
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What’s in a name? That which we call feminism by any other name…
fem·i·nism noun 1.the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. I have openly supported feminism since I was in elementary school fighting for the right for girls to use the monkey bars on the playground when the boys tried to keep them for themselves. As I grew up and became more grounded in my beliefs of … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? That which we call feminism by any other name…
What’s Eatin’ You: PSL and Basic Women
When I was a freshman in high school and thought that I was the height of maturity, I ordered a pumpkin spice latte, blended into a Frappuccino, from the Starbucks next to my high school. Worse, I asked for venti, nonfat milk, no whip, sweetener instead of sugar, as if these modifications would counteract the monstrosity I ordered. I am sure that my mother saw … [Read more...] about What’s Eatin’ You: PSL and Basic Women
Trust Me, I’m Premed: Physician Assisted Euthanasia
Profits, policies, and laws often displace focus from the most important aspect in the increasingly complicated world of medicine: the patient. Ultimately, patients must have the freedom to choose the care they receive or do not receive. Physician assisted euthanasia is an ethically controversial issue, but one that must be addressed. Legalizing physician assisted … [Read more...] about Trust Me, I’m Premed: Physician Assisted Euthanasia
Facebook’s Flexible Infrastructure
Dylan Moore is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California who majored in Computer Science & Business Administration. He is obsessed with mobile apps and the idea of making people’s lives better by building great products. He enjoys longboarding, live concerts, and skiing in his free … [Read more...] about Facebook’s Flexible Infrastructure