For many people, the sixth love language is food (I happen to be one of those people). Food has a dynamic way of bringing us together. In an old post, I discussed food being used as a form of cultural diplomacy or gastrodiplomacy. The restaurant options in Syracuse are slowly but surely winning my …
As we roll into Black History Month, Syracuse University celebrated the 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The celebration highlighted the impact of service across the university and city’s community. The performances shared insight of the plights black people face in America today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is no stranger to the …
Food is a powerful tool used to bring people together. It teaches us about culture, history and often times is a language all on its own. History tells us that many adversaries made amends over a meal. In the realm of public diplomacy, food is used as a component of cultural diplomacy and coined as …
When you think of some of the world’s most iconic destinations, it is easy to correlate cultural landmarks. When you think of Italy, a country with many cities that are household names one can think of the epicenter for art, fashion, food and picturesque landscapes. Film, magazines, and television shows also aid in heightening a …
If you have interests in different cultures, conscious of the swaying geo-political climate or how foreign policy relays their messages, then public diplomacy may be a career choice for you! The public diplomacy program is an exclusive dual degree master’s program at Syracuse University. Students receive a M.A. in international relations and a M.S. in …
Sometimes grad school can get overwhelming. Although Syracuse offers an array of activities and restaurants to explore, a weekend getaway can be the ideal escape to power through the rest of your semester. Take a trip downstate and explore the city that never sleeps! Concrete jungles where dreams are made of? Whichever signature …
The Black Graduate Student Association has been a small, yet vibrant part of my experience at Syracuse University thus far. Leaving my alma mater, an HBCU of 4,000 students enrolled to transition to Syracuse University, I felt like a fish out of water in my new environment. BGSA is a network of graduate and Ph.D. …
Millennials are projected to be riddled with substantially more student debt compared to their parents. The price of attaining higher education seems to go up every year. However, the investment into one’s education will pay off in the long run, especially as the job market gets more competitive. The economic payoff of attaining an advanced …