The Week Abroad that Changed My Life
A year and two months ago, (yes I know the exact duration) 19 of us traveled to the beautiful country...
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Surrounding Myself with Culture: My Beidaihe Vacation
Greasy takeout, kung-fu, and Jackie Chan are some of the stereotypes that come to mind when most people think of Chinese culture. Being of Chinese heritage, however, I have experienced the true essence...
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Storm Warning
As we pulled through the entry gate of the nearly deserted Nebraska campground, I peered out the car window at the lake— Lake Minatare. It was by far the spookiest-looking lake I'd ever seen. ...
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A Child’s Tribulations
I used to mistake traveling for leisure, believing that going abroad was simply an intensely exhilarating expedition. However, I learned otherwise last summer during a six-week home stay in Germany. Upon...
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Beauty’s Pure Form
Early on a July morning, I rubbed my eyes and roused myself from sleep. Normally my godmother and her family let me sleep, but not today, today we were going to the mountains. In an effort to fully...
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I’m In My Happy Place
I step back from the microphone with a smile on my face, letting a small sigh of enchantment and...
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Stanford Trip
My past year has been uplifted to new heights! on August 7th I embarked on a journey to Stanford University in California to attend the People to People Student...
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They are More Afraid of You Than You are of Them
I just returned this past week from a vacation with my family to South Dakota. The soul reason for this trip was to visit family members. It...
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Our Trip (Which Involved a Castle and the Longest Sled Run in the World)
While we all love excitement, my family has never been known for its dedication to thrill seeking. But when some good friends asked us to go sledding with them, we immediately agreed. After all,...
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