Ever since I went to college my definition of “grocery shopping” has changed a little. I loved going with my mom and dad, of course—sneaking…
The LitMag Dialogues 2: Why Presentation is Key
You’ve heard it before. Prior to even making a first impression, the other party involved is already taking a visual account of you. From there…
Study Abroad: Getting Comfortable with Your Host Family
One of the biggest challenges and most rewarding aspects of studying abroad is getting to know and become comfortable with your host family—and to have…
Must Haves For Back To School
The school year is approaching fast and preparation is in order. Lately I’ve been thinking about the things I need before fall rolls around. Now…
The LitMag Dialogues Part 1: How Working at Literary Magazine Draws in a Variety of People
If there is one thing I’ve learned from pursuing a career in writing, it is the fact that words can come from all over. Everyone…
Longing for Language
I went to China in May. It was amazing. Everything was different—the food, the culture and of course, the language. I loved everything about it.…
Study Abroad: Eating too Much, Eating too Little
It’s like freshman year all over again…the dreaded thought of weight gain. In a foreign country with an entirely different diet than the States, it…
Commute with Kelly: Train Etiquette
I’m all for calling a spade a spade: your commute on the train will never be too exciting. Exciting train rides just happens in the…
Commute with Kelly: Five Things I Can’t Commute Without
There are five things that I just can’t commute to New York City without: This one is most obvious. Our phones are our lives. I…
Spending Time in Italian Churches and Museums
As an art history major and taking an Italian Masterpieces class, lots of time is spent touring museums and visiting churches. Though spending time in…
Real Chinese Food
In my three years of college I have experienced a wide variety of take-out, fast food. In fact, there are a plethora of options right…
Commute with Kelly: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
I’ve got a one-hour commute to New York City. Don’t worry; there’s no “poor me” necessary. Americans took 10.7 billion trips on public transit (back…
Study Abroad in Florence: The Scary Factor
When you’re anywhere in the world, home or in a foreign country, there’s going to be danger. Crime is literally everywhere. Whether it’s gangs, robbery,…
First Day Awkwardness
On your first day, you might envision something like… You could be expecting… Tess’s New Job But even weeks later, it’ll really be more like……
10 Ways to Fight Summer Boredom
We all know that when it comes summer and everything is winding down, it can be pretty easy to slip into the feeling of not…