Aero: Dallas Zebrowski – France 2018 – Travel

… … To begin with, I thought the process of flying was not nearly as infuriating as others believe. TSA, the bane of most traveler’s existence, was not a terribly difficult obstacle if you did what you were told, did it quickly, and did not act like “that guy.” In my opinion, most of the […]

Aero: Brent Roberts – France 2018 – Travel

… … Travel is something I’ve experienced much of in recent years. I’ve driven through 18 different states in a period of 2 weeks. That’s over 6,000 miles. I’ve taken buses to and from Maine multiple times. I’ve used the metro to get around Chicago. I’ve flown to different states across the U.S. numerous times. […]

Aero: Amanda Vitale – France 2018 – Travel

… … Traveling to France was an opportunity of a lifetime for me. I have not travelled across seas until this trip. I actually haven’t travelled much at all prior to this excursion. This made me a little uneasy and anxious with what to expect while traveling. I have never been away from my parents […]

Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – Travel

… … First and foremost, I must say I love flying so much… that is I love the first two hours. We had an overnight flight to France, and I knew I would not sleep at all. In light of this I came prepared with a relaxing audiobook so that I could at least rest […]

Folium: New Study May Revolutionize Language Learning via Phys.org

… Connect Phys.org: New Study May Revolutionize Language Learning … Learning a new language seems to always be a summer goal, only when you have “enough time” to sit down and memorize some new vocabulary. But if you think about it, many say that they will and seldom do it. Learning a new language can […]

Folium: How Learning Languages and Music Are Linked via The Conversation

… Connect How Are Learning Languages and Music Linked via The Conversation … For some people, music is what makes them tick. They cannot live without music. And truthfully, no one can really live without music. There are patterns within music that our brain attaches onto in order to communicate. There are sounds and repetitions […]

Aero: David Whitt – Costa Rica 2016 – Learning the Language

… Leading up to the trip, I knew that the biggest challenge for me would be communicating in another language. In Middle School and High School, I struggled in every Spanish class I took, so that gave me a sense that I would be in for a struggle. When we arrived at the airport, after […]

Aero: Ana Northrop – Costa Rica 2016 – Learning the Language

… Before I left I thought language was not going to be as hard for me due to the amount of people that speak it around me all the time.  However, when I observed people speaking I noticed they talk much faster than who I hear at my job. … … I managed to pick […]

Aero: Alysa Halsey – Costa Rica 2016 – Learning the Language

… Traveling out of the country is one of the best experiences I believe a young person can have. Living in a place other than the comfort of my home was frightening enough, and when I add in the fact that I couldn’t speak Spanish fluently, it was a nightmare of mine. However, these feelings […]

Aero: Sarah Warner – Costa Rica 2016 – Learning the Language

… In preparations for this trip, I had in mind that I would need to know some Spanish terms in order to understand certain people and parts of the trip.  However, I did not know how much of the language I would truly be hearing.  I took Spanish courses throughout high school, all the way […]