Folium: Texting is Killing Language? via TED

Folium: Texting is Killing Language? via TED FYI: A new language is developing among our youth, and many of us, unsurprisingly, are vehemently against it. As a woman who prides herself in grammatical accuracy and a decent vocabulary it would seem appropriate that I would be left with a bitter taste in my mouth after […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Life at School

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Life at School Learning a foreign language in its native country is vastly different than learning the same language in a country where it is not frequently spoken. This should be common sense, but it’s hard to imagine something you’ve never experienced before, so let me paint […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Food and Dining

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Food and Dining As a lover of all things edible, I’ve found that it is absolutely necessary to test the fortitude of your taste buds directly through consumption as often as possible.  It is important, especially when travelling abroad, to eat like the locals do. While I […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – City Life

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – City Life City life in Alajuela is quite vibrant during the day, with little more than a few bars and restaurants remaining open past 7pm. While the sun is out, so go the Ticos. Walking is feasible most anywhere in the city and though there is plenty […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Biodiversity

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Biodiversity Costa Rica is home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet! With 600 different species of Orchids in Monteverde alone, it’s no wonder Costa Rica has become a global leader in ecological conservation. Plastic, glass, and organic waste bins are very often displayed […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Family Life

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Family Life In order to evaluate the home life of most Costa Ricans it is important to understand first that families are as wide and varied as they are in the United States. Couples seem to be as common as singles and divorcees, while newborns are just […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Over The Edge

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – Over The Edge As a 23 year old Therapeutic Massage major studying at Finger Lakes Community College, my love for the Spanish language, culture, and lifestyle seems to be founded purely in passion for people. There is no language requirement in my area of study. I continue […]

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – My Expectations

Aero: Alyssa Davis – Costa Rica 2013 – My Expectations First times thrill. First times intimidate, excite, and ultimately change lives for the better. Even if the experience is less than comfortable, first times tend to alter perspective and allow the psyche to analyze things in a whole new light. Going to Costa Rica will […]

Folium: SESAME Synchrotron is a Flash of Unity in Middle East via BBC News

Folium: SESAME Synchrotron is a Flash of Unity in Middle East via BBC News Imagine a language that could unify nations. Imagine a language that has the potential to rectify centuries of hostility and disparity as well as political and religious conflict while also bringing people from different cultures together all in the name of […]