When I came to visit Syracuse last January, one of my main concerns was housing. I looked at two apartment complexes when I came here with my mom and grandmother. I liked both and was contemplating my final decision on where I wanted to attend grad school. Once I did decide Syracuse was the school …
Traveling is generally a fun and exciting journey–and unless you’re on a work trip, work is the furthest thing from your mind. So what do you do when you’re still in school but have a big trip planned or one springs itself on you last minute? The first thing to do, if you’re a stressed …
Before you know it spring break will be here. When one thinks of enjoying a week off from classes, the harsh Syracuse winter is the last things on my mind. Weather is scientifically correlated with mood. Barbados hold a special place in my heart and is the ideal place to knock off your bucket list. …
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 …
Warning: Graduation is coming! Be honest, are you ready? I know I’m not, but with graduation and the end of my master’s program in sight, I can’t avoid the inevitable. For the most part I’ve loved my time here at Syracuse–aside from the crazy weather and a few other things. However, I’ve gone through this …
With the semester quickly coming to a close and assignments piling up, it can be hard to remember to maintain a social life. Especially when all you want to do is stay inside in your free time and watch a show on Netflix thanks to all the snow on the ground. Maintaining a social life …
Amidst my busy schedule as a graduate student at Newhouse, I took the time to visit Azteca Mexican Grill in Camillus for dinner. My girlfriend and I made the quick 15-minute drive out to Camillus (down 690 to Route 5, West) to check out the atmosphere on one of the most exciting days of the …
When being a Broadcast and Digital Journalism graduate student, you’re only at Newhouse for 12 months and then spend your 13th month, either in Washington, D.C. or elsewhere. You’ve heard of the all the possibilities you could have, from networking to working with school outlets. But the reality is, you don’t have the same amount …
One of the best things to do during the fall semester is going to a football game. It is a unique experience to see a football game in “The Dome.” Plus, it is also a good relaxation tool from the grind of classes at Newhouse. Also, Syracuse just happens to be the top school for …