8 Tips to Make You a Better Reader!
I’ve never been the most disciplined reader. In terms of my reading speed, I actually think I’m far below the average for my age. I remember when I was 14 … Continue reading 8 Tips to Make You a Better Reader!
Category: Personal
Making Friends in the USA Part 3
I learned years later that during my first week of college in the USA, Akbar had Skyped Aaron- who was still at his family home in Green Bay- the opposite … Continue reading Making Friends in the USA Part 3
10 Things I Love About the USA
Given that it is July 4th, I thought I’d do something a little different. It’s my fourth straight celebration of American Independence, so at this point the barbs directed my … Continue reading 10 Things I Love About the USA
Making Friends in the USA Part 2
You may remember from my first post in this series that in American colleges, the dorms are monitored by R.A’s. I decided to give my R.A the pseudonym Akbar, because … Continue reading Making Friends in the USA Part 2
Making Friends in the USA Part 1
With this post I would like to continue my account of my student exchange to the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire in the USA. In the inaugural episode of this … Continue reading Making Friends in the USA Part 1
Notes on Musical Cartography
When I often discuss musical appetites with people, I often hear “To be honest, I like all kinds of music, but I especially like [insert subgenre]”. I think this is … Continue reading Notes on Musical Cartography
My First Week of College in the USA
One thing I wish I had done during my student exchange 5 years ago is maintain a blog, or at least a journal of some kind. I guess I was … Continue reading My First Week of College in the USA
Games Of My Childhood
#1 Rayman 2: The Great Escape Any discussion of the games of my childhood begins with Rayman 2. This was the first game I had that became an obsession for … Continue reading Games Of My Childhood
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas & Hot Fudge Milkshakes!
Another day, another recipe courtesy of our go-to site at the moment, Tasty. However, this day we took a departure from our Barbeque fad, as our roommate was returning to … Continue reading Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas & Hot Fudge Milkshakes!
My Top Five Small Towns in Wisconsin
Throughout my travels in Wisconsin- from my student exchange in the fall of 2012 to the back to back legendary summers of 2014 and 2015- I have been lucky enough … Continue reading My Top Five Small Towns in Wisconsin
The Time I Got Bon-Dangled by Border Patrol
Well I finally made it back to Houston. It’s my fifth stay in the United States and the fourth year in a row I have roomed with my friends for … Continue reading The Time I Got Bon-Dangled by Border Patrol
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