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Do hike bike! Do Drive ride!
Wake up, boil water, take shower, brew coffee, toast toast, pack bag, drink coffee, eat toast, head to basement, retrieve bike, RIDE B..
Nice Things on Nice Walls
ShopColumbia is Columbia’s student run art-boutique, which sells work made by students and alumni. It is the perfect place to buy gift..
Remember What You Love Doing
Balancing work and play is never easy, but when you throw class, homework, a job, and two internships in the mix, things are bound to ..
Living the ‘L’ Life: Using The Train in Chicago
The ‘L’: a quintessential Chicago icon and a staple of many Chicagoans’ daily commute. Short for “elevated”, the ‘L’ is a rapid transi..
Campus Jobs: Balancing Work and School
Starting grad school can mean embarking on a good old financial adventure. Not only do you have to pay for school, but you also have t..
Getting my ambassador on!
“My journey to Columbia. I walked all the way from Korea in those flip flops.”
My name is Alistair, but most people call me Ali. I am ..
So Long, Farewell, Aufweidersehen, I’m Graduated—Goodbye!
I can’t believe this is my last blog post for Columbia College as a Graduate Ambassador. I have moved on from an Ambassador to a full-fledged employed alumni.
‘Pitch’ing in at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago is an epicenter for summer music festivals. When you say July to any Chicago music fan, they automatically think– Pitchfork. It is an annual summer music festival that takes place over one weekend in July (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at Union Park. The music spans from indie-rock, rap and hip-hop, dance, punk, experimental, electronica, and jazz. This year I attended as a volunteer on behalf of the non-for-profit, Rock For Kids, helping run their charity auction, which benefited music education for at-risk youth.
Don’t Get Stung By The Busy Bee!
The standard question, “hey, what’s up—how have you been?” is generally followed up with the standard response, “oh, you know, super busy.” I came across a New York Times article, The ‘Busy’ Trap written by Tim Kreider and felt like he had really tapped into something. It seems that no one has the time to enjoy themselves outside their work obligations and if they do find time to squeeze in some fun it is also paired with a sharp twinge of guilt that they aren’t promoting their work.
Festing is Besting
Chicago has got to be one of the best cities to live in during the summer. Great weather, beaches, out door eating and drinking, and my favorite, street festivals. Attending summer festivals is a staple activity while living in Chicago. I attended Do-Division and saw this HAWT punk-rock band, Le Butcherettes. I also hit up Sausage Fest in Wrigleyville where I saw the lively Aussie electronic rockers, Art vs. Science. The food is pretty spectacular too.