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March 27, 2016CHEM in Italy, Learners

Second Languages and Studying Abroad

Growing up in Oklahoma, Spanish has always been “the second language of choice” at every school I’ve attended and visited through my public education. I took nine semesters of Spanish through middle and high school, and I had something of a knack for it. That being said, I am well aware that being able to … Continue reading Second Languages and Studying Abroad

February 18, 2016CHEM in Italy, Learners

The Trojan Women

**Warning, mild Spoilers** Last Saturday I went to see Euripides’ play Trojan Women. I had some idea of what to expect, but the play was far more significant than I ever anticipated. Unlike most dramas about war, this one focused on what happens to the survivors on the losing side. In this instance, it focused … Continue reading The Trojan Women

December 7, 2015CHEM in Italy, Learners

OU Cousins Thanksgiving

Last week I met my OU cousin Emma at the Cousins Thanksgiving Dinner. It was a really interesting event. Surprisingly few people had come even though the food was free, but it made for a less crowded atmosphere. They had all the classic Thanksgiving dishes – turkey, mashed potatoes, and the all-important pumpkin pie, as … Continue reading OU Cousins Thanksgiving

November 5, 2015Events, Learners

Dia de los Muertos

Last Sunday I went to the Day of the Dead Festival at the Lloyd Noble Center. One side was mostly a carnival with rides and games and even llamas in a petting zoo! (Luckily I never saw them spit!) The other side was lined with booths offering Dia de los Muertos face painting, jewelry, and … Continue reading Dia de los Muertos

CHEM in Italy

University of Oklahoma

Author: Katie

Second Languages and Studying Abroad

The Trojan Women

OU Cousins Thanksgiving

Dia de los Muertos