Tag: MIT
Culture Shock is a Good Thing (I.e. The Blog Where I Talk About Food)
When I got to Wellesley (i.e. when I moved out of my hometown bubble and into a new one), I quickly learned that what makes a place special is its people and the traditions they carry within. Growing up in a predominantly Mexican-American community, I had never been exposed to the wonders of Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) and…
Taking the Good with the Bad
I have to be honest – last week was one of the roughest I’ve had since I’ve been at Wellesley. Classes were challenging, I was tired…but hey, what do you know, I’m alive and writing this post. What’s more, I can’t say that the pressure isn’t yielding results. This week I learned a lot – I’m a little closer to…
Spreading Love
Wow. College kids get it done. Last Friday I went to an event called L’Union Fait La Force: Strength Through Unity at MIT. It was a showcase of local talent, and ALL of the proceeds went to Partners In Health, which is an organization that gives medical care to people who can’t afford it in places like Siberia, Peru…and Haiti. …
I was a kitty!
Soooo last weekend was Halloween…and we had fun! When I imagined what Halloween would be like in college, I thought one thing: PARTY. Now that's a not a totally flawed idea, but Halloween was a little different for my friends and me this year. We spend last week thinking of costumes, which is harder than it sounds. First I said…
I Drank Ten Cups of Tea, and I’m Still Asleep. Is That an Issue?
Since I'm here to bring you the real deal on things, I suppose I should cover the lack of sleep associated with being a student at Wellesley. Here's the lowdown: You get no sleep. Now, if that scares some people away, let me tell you: Never fear!, I do know some crazy women who have actually stuck to sleeping schedules…