Class Presentations

I most remember the presentations that were somehow personally connected to the presenter. It's great to learn about swimming equipment or types of music, but to hear about someone's unique experience or passion engages the audience on a whole other level. Sara Ashley's comments on her study abroad experience in Barcelona were interesting. She didn't just tell about some key tourist spots to visit. She explained to us why studying abroad is an incredible and memorable experience. And she shared with us some of her most vivid memories from her semester in Spain. It was exciting to watch her present because you could tell she had strong feelings for her topic.

Chicago!

I am leaving for Chicago on Tuesday night, and I can't wait. My architecture professors believe that walking around the city for a few days will educate us. 40 of us plan to stay there for about 4-5 days. I hope it will be as fun as the architecture trip to New York City during our 3rd year was. Yes, I will miss other classes, but I won't have to make up a substantial amount of work. We'll visit a lot of the most famous architectural sites of Chicago. I hope to have some free time to see the city on my own, too. I'm looking forward to the trip!