Last semester, I found something I loved in the readings and lectures of my Introduction to Cultural Anthropology class. This year, I am diving deeper into Anthropology with an upper-level seminar: The Anthropology of Food.
My First Chinese New Year’s in China
I spent my first Chinese New Year in China with my friend’s family in Suzhou. It was a whirl of friends, family, majiang, and lots and lots of food. Come with me as I experience the first day of the celebrations– New Year’s Eve.
Published by Paige
on February 12, 2019
Internship Stories: Surprise! You’re a Committee Head!
You can’t know everything about an internship from the application, and this was definitely the case with my internship at Summerbridge. The night I arrived in Hong Kong, I got an email saying that I was selected for a leadership position I didn’t even know existed.
Published by Paige
on August 19, 2018
Heading to Hong Kong: How I Chose My Internship
It is always so difficult to choose what to do for the summer! Here is how I came to my plan for this summer and how it fits in with my present career goals.
Published by Paige
on June 10, 2018
A Day In My Life: An Average Friday
Ever wonder what a day in the life of a Wash U student might be? This is what an average Friday for me might look like, including classes, office hours, the French table, and just chilling.
Published by Paige
on April 6, 2018
Modern Issues, Historical Relations – A Day in Japan with GCP
Last year, my class went to Japan over Spring Break as part of my freshman FOCUS program, the Global Citizenship Program. Come along as I look back on the experience!
Published by Paige
on March 22, 2018
How I’m Picking my Major
I’m not majoring in what I thought I was going to freshman year and declarations are due in February, but I’ve got a plan.
Published by Paige
on January 20, 2018
Club Featurette: Kendo Club
I came for the kendo, and stayed for the people.
Featuring a swordsmanship sport, the tea ceremony, Japanese culture, and community.
Published by Paige
on November 17, 2017
Pshhh. Yoga? Try Tai Chi!
I’m taking a Tai Chi class at the U College now and it is one of the best choices I’ve made all semester.
Published by Paige
on November 4, 2017
Speaker Events: How to learn about fascinating topics you might know nothing about
Featuring: Dr. Jonathan D. Pollack from the Brookings Institution speaking on North Korea + my love of lectures
Published by Paige
on October 15, 2017
Community time! The Japanese Festival
The beautiful St. Louis Botanical Garden hosts the Japanese Festival near the end of every summer. Check in to see some of the awesome arts and culture showcases they have there! (Featuring: the Wash U Kendo Club)
Published by Paige
on September 28, 2017
Community time! The St. Louis Festival of Nations
A little about my experience volunteering at the St. Louis Festival of Nations, an awesome multicultural celebration near Wash U. Stay tuned for Cultural Festivals part II— the Japanese Festival!
Published by Paige
on September 23, 2017
Aloha from a stranger!
But not for long! Welcome and come on in! Here’s a little about myself, my many interests here at Wash U and, well, my difficulty in prioritizing them.
Published by Paige
on September 9, 2017
