Written by Ziyuan Liu ’28 The night sky and the wolf smoke seal the Qin Pass, the sky and the moon return to one saddle. The jade tree is in front of the groom, and the fishing boat is moved…
Dear Parker Pen Company
Dear Parker Pen Company, I would like to share my story regarding experiences with one of your pens. It is a slightly long story, so I hope you will bear with me as I take a trip down memory lane.…
A Tale of Two Schooling Systems: Contrasting Experiences from Sierra Leone to America
I was fortunate enough to be from a family that is not all from America. My dad was born and raised in Washington DC and he says it was a challenge. That there was a lot of adversity and that…
Opening Minds and Breaking Stereotypes: Lessons Learned from a Trip to Paris
When I was twelve years old, I took a trip to Paris with my grandma, which is why I believe that I can answer the question. My family has a rule that when you turn 13 you get to go…
Cultural Experience
A memorable culture experience I had with someone from a different country occurred for me in highschool. Growing up in a small town in Connecticut, the only people that I really knew were the people from my town. But when…
Exploring Italian Culture
A few years ago, I went on a family vacation to Italy, where we visited Rome and Florence. Before the trip, I knew little about modern Italian culture, only Italian history. I learned about ancient Rome’s culture in the Latin…