Category Archives: Student Blog Project 2015

the one where it all comes together

Posted on December 14, 2014 by pwhalen15

This is it. The end of the semester. Things are starting to wind down, but also get a little hectic, as tomorrow marks the official start of finals here at Dickinson College. Seeing as this is probably my last blog post of the semester, I wanted to use this space as a place to reflect […] Continue reading →

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Reverse Culture Shock: Readjusting to Life in America

Posted on December 14, 2014 by quilla93

Two students who participated in Dickinson College’s Humanities Abroad Program at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England share their stories about their time abroad, and what it’s been like to readjust to living in America. Listen to them discuss their favorite memories from their time in England, the difficulties of returning to America, and what […] Continue reading →

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Today’s Run: Windburn and Frustration

Posted on December 12, 2014 by kellyhaglund

It has been cold and snowy the past few days and when the snow took a break, the wind stepped in… full force—balls to the walls. I have been able to make the push to run outside for 3 of the past 8 days but it’s just so cold!!! I’m a bit of a wimp… Continue reading →

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De-stress: The Final Push

Posted on December 12, 2014 by sophaloph718

In this post I will go through what I usually wear during finals week and some  of my favorite beauty and study essentials. What I would wear for a jam packed day of studying: Amidst all the chaos of finals, it might seem odd for me to be planning my outfit.  But for me, planning ahead […] Continue reading →

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Online Shopping: Student Discount Edition

Posted on December 12, 2014 by sophaloph718

Being a college students has its perks.  One of my favorites is online student discounts.  These discounts range from 5% and all the way up to 30% off your entire online purchase (some even offer free shipping).  All you have to do is provide an email ending in @*insertnameofcollegehere*.edu and bam! discounts galore! These discounts aren’t […] Continue reading →

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Thursday Treasures 12/11

Posted on December 10, 2014 by sem581

The other day I heard someone say, “Women are from Venus, men are from Mars.” I have not heard this expression in ages, however it made me think about where we are with gender differences today. The theme of this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Meet Everyone’s New Favorite Team Member

Posted on December 10, 2014 by cedonovan

This is Sage—aka one of the best additions to our barn. She came to Carlisle last spring, and now that more “people” members have had a chance to ride her, she has become the new favorite. I say people because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fall/Winter 2014: What’s Trending in High Fashion

Posted on December 9, 2014 by sophaloph718

Surprisingly enough, a lot of everyday fashion is inspired by haute couture, and looks from the runway.  This fall/winter season there were a lot of gorgeous new trends on from shows during Paris, Milan and New York fashion week. Emerald Green It’s time to trade in your corals and pastels for rich, deep colors.  In […] Continue reading →

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Overcoming Driving Anxiety

Posted on December 9, 2014 by mknaydan

I’d sit in the driver’s seat of my dad’s old Honda, engine humming away as I idled in my driveway. I watched cars zip down the road seemingly at the speed of light;… Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Exposition in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Joanne

I just saw The Hunger Games; Mockingjay Pt1 (twice). Mockingjay is a well made movie. There’s a lot of really interesting and well executed aspects of the film that I could spend hours talking about. But what I wanted focus on was how the film effectively used exposition. Filmmaking, and all types of storytelling, at its most basic […] Continue reading →

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