Gipson: Singaporean fashion culture reinforces idea of dressing for one's self
I have never been one for fashion trends. Growing up in an impoverished Kentucky home meant wearing hand-me-downs, yard sale junk and whatever Wal-Mart had… Read more »
Abroad
Gipson: Singaporeans unite, show emotional side after former prime minister dies
Singapore’s first Prime Minister and founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, died at age 91 last Monday. Read more »
Gipson: Stand-up comedians in Singapore must be cautious about humor
Comedians must avoid derogatory remarks in order to make sure Singaporeans are not uncomfortable. Read more »
Gipson: Compulsory military service in Singapore should be reformed to allow citizens freedom to choose
In Singapore, you spend at least 12 years of your life in the classroom. With a booming economy, education plays an exceptionally vital role in… Read more »
Gipson: Academic life in Singapore proves more intense than in United States
One week until freedom — this mantra is probably running through your head right now. You’ve clocked out, had all you can handle and need… Read more »
Gipson: Lunar New Year traditions offer insight into Singaporean cultural
You can tell it’s Lunar New Year in Singapore: the streets are dead, the shops are empty and my school is quiet. This is one… Read more »
Gipson: Spread of industrialization causes damage to rural Singapore
When I traveled to the northwest region of Singapore, I almost thought I was in another country by the looks of it. Old-fashioned wagons, enclosed… Read more »
Gipson: LGBT community makes slow advancements in Singapore
As much as it hurt, I officially ended my first relationship last weekend. The 10,000-mile distance further complicated an already intricate situation that could not… Read more »
Gipson: Columnist discusses odd Singaporean laws
I was almost certain I had no gum in my suitcase. It was not on my pre-departure shopping list and my mom even asked me… Read more »
Gipson: Food acts as cultural staple in Singapore
Let’s face it — we all hate forced, insincere small talk because it’s impersonal and has no real purpose but to fill awkward silence. Singaporean… Read more »
Gipson: Singlish dialect complicates conversation for native English speaker
There is a long running joke in Singapore that everyone knows by heart. An American casually strikes up a conversation with a Singaporean airline stewardess.… Read more »
Gipson: Columnist feels patriotic, popular as semester begins in Singapore
I became rather patriotic upon stepping foot in Singapore. It seems as though every person in this country has questions they want to ask, comments… Read more »
Columnist learns to adapt to, appreciate unexpected travel mishaps
During my spring break trip to Prague, I discovered one of my favorite aspects of traveling: being forced to roll with the punches. Of course,… Read more »
Cregan: Asking for help proves to be vital in foreign classrooms
Study abroad, as I’m learning, isn’t a solo endeavor. For me — and, I’m guessing, almost every study abroad student out there — the past… Read more »
SU senior provides housing options for students studying abroad
With more American students opting to study abroad, more and more students are trying to find suitable housing for the semester. Syracuse University student Ryan… Read more »
Cregan: American culture appears more prevalent than expected in France
On one of the first days in Strasbourg, the program director gave us some valuable advice: Don’t compare life in France to life in the… Read more »
Cregan: Abroad experience comparable to childhood lessons
I made the first mistake of my semester abroad when I thought the trip would make me feel more adult. Seven hours later, I made… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist finds that Italian families depend on each other more than American households
For the past few months, I could never really understand the relationship between my host mother Daniella and her son Paulo. It honestly came across… Read more »
Antonucci: Students should take advantage of local events, integrate into new culture
One of my teachers recently said something that surprised me: Before 9/11, abroad students were eager to integrate into Italian life completely. But after it… Read more »
Antonucci: Fall break travels leave columnist homesick for Italy
After exploring what Eastern Europe has to offer during the 10 adventurous days of Fall Break, I've finally returned to Florence. And I’m relieved. Through… Read more »
Antonucci: Foreign friendships develop through experiences, not dwelling on future
Fall break has started, and all the frantic traveling has taken me far away from Florence to a homey hostel in Budapest. I'm almost completely… Read more »
Antonucci: Poverty in Italy leads to realization of privilege, causes sympathy
Italy has a lot of amazing sights: the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Tuscan countryside, to name a few. But… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist chooses fall break destinations for quality of experience, not quantity of locations
The most important part of any study abroad semester is definitely fall break: those 10 days when Europe is study abroad students’ playground. But it… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist explores Italian culture through wine-making
I've never been much of a drinker. I've never cared for beer's taste or fizziness, and American wine has always been too strong for me… Read more »
