Homecoming
Still a work in progress, but it’s mine. (Complete with my roommate’s doggo, Romeo.)
One of the strongest experiences I think a person c..
Solo Summer
Traveling solo for a month was one of the greatest challenges I’ve had in my life so far. I think it’s the first adventure that was entire..
Adventure Planning!
This summer, I decided to travel! I took the money I had saved up prior to and during the school year and decided to go to the UK. Most of..
A Love Letter
To my beautiful, perfect, loud, hilarious, emotional, giving, strong, feminine, masculine, neutral-maskin’, hair-raising, hair-shaving, ..
Interview with LISPA Founder Thomas Prattki
Thomas Prattki – – LISPA Founder and Director
For my final blog entry in LISPA/my first year at Columbia, I interviewed LISPA’s Founder ..
The Deep End
Today was our last day of classes at LISPA. Each of our six final sessions ended with applause and a few tears, and I feel extremely full ..
A Change of Climate
Spring. Is. Here.
Obviously this means I’m not in Chicago right now.
Similar to Chicago, though, Berlin comes ALIVE when the weather wa..
Daily Practice
Exam time is here again, but I feel like I have my stress levels under control.
Perhaps it’s just that I know what to expect from the fi..
And Now…A Word from Our Cohort!
After six months, you’ve heard plenty from me. Now it’s time to hear a bit from the other Columbia cohort members, who were gracious enoug..
Midterm Blues
We’re halfway through the second term, and I am feeling burned out, homesick, and hermit-like. My studies at LISPA, my cohort members, and..