I don’t want to give the typical response of “study abroad changed my life”, but it really did. These past 6 months have been some of the best I’ve ever had, and Europe has opened … [Read more...]
blog 7
Helloo everyone, I got my wish and now it’s snowing :) I’m used to the warm-ish Arkansas weather so the cold here is growing on me. The Germans are already used to it; in fact, … [Read more...]
Blog 2: first impressions
My arrival in Germany was chaotic but fun to say the least. When I arrived in Frankfurt, I was immediately confused. Thankfully, I already made a friend on the plane, or else I … [Read more...]
Day 9: Inauguration Eve
The day before the Inauguration is arguably just as hectic as the Inauguration itself. This morning Allison and I met with Drew Petrimoulx, who is a reporter from KARK 4 News. … [Read more...]
Day 8: What’s Going on with China?
Hello again, everyone! This morning, our session dealt with our national deficit here in the United States. Dr. James Thurber, professor at American University, used much of his … [Read more...]
Day 7: “We have the best legislature that coal companies can buy.”
During today's morning session, we had a speaker that talked about environmental policy and climate change. The speaker's name was Bob Deans, the Director of Strategic Engagement … [Read more...]
Day 6: MLK Jr. Day of Service
Hello everyone, it was a great weekend in DC! On Saturday, I made a trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. The cafe was such an interesting addition, … [Read more...]
Day 5: Halfway Point
Today marks the end of our first week here in Washington D.C. for the 2017 Inauguration Seminar. Our speakers today focused on the media, specifically regarding topics such as … [Read more...]
Day 4: The Biggest Threat to the United States is…
The morning session for day four was focused on U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security. Our first speaker was Barbara Slavin, who is the acting director of the Future of Iran … [Read more...]
Day 3: “It’s never the wrong time to do the right thing.”
Hey everybody! For our morning session today here at The Washington Center, we had the pleasure of hearing two different college professors speak to us on the topic of race and … [Read more...]