Sometimes books are the best way to borrow an experience from a person you want to learn something from. In the new Book Recommendation Series we are going to try to gather book recommendation from professors of different divisions. This issue gives a glance at books which are important […]
Student Life
Problems for Asian Students: Part 4
Q: Hi, Heejin. Would you introduce yourself? A: Hi, my name is Heejin from Chuncheon, South Korea. I am exchange student, so I’m gonna stay here for a one year. My major is Korea architecture Engineering. But here, I chose Recreation Tourism Management because I thought “recreation” is funny and […]
Concord Dining: Options for Alternative Dietary Lifestyles
There are many different reasons for abstaining from meat. Vegetarianism and veganism can be because of environmental reasons, allergic reasoning, religious rights, health concerns, animal rights activism and more. Maintaining such diets as these can feel restricting when it comes to easy and quick options especially on a college campus […]
Pakistan: Debunking Popular Cultural Stereotypes
Probably one of the most interesting topics for international students at Concord University is the culture in their home countries. Some countries are not known to most Americans, and international students try hard to change this unfortunate situation. Other countries might be unfairly represented in media, which makes representatives of […]
CU Grads Teaching Overseas
Many Concord students are looking for an interesting job experience after graduation, but not many search for an experience overseas. Robert Jessee and Tyler Farley, both Geography major graduates of 2015, decided to try teaching English in South Korea. Before choosing South Korea, Robert was considering teaching in Russia, […]
Problems for Asian Students: Part 3
Q: Hi, Haruka. Would you introduce yourself? A: Hi, My name is Haruka Ishikawa from Tokyo, Japan. I’m between sophomore and junior. My major is Art & Advertisement & Graphic Design. I like to watch movie and travel. I really want to go to Europe one day and my best […]
Concord Graduate on Achieving Your Dreams
The belief goes that to achieve something big you first need to have a dream or a passion. Daria Nikolaeva, Russian, who graduated from Concord University in 2015 double-majoring in Studio Art and Graphic Design, just started her first semester at Boston University. She is pursuing her MA in […]
Zumba Returns to Concord
With the arrival of fall comes the beginning of classes, clubs, organizations, and more. It’s no different for Zumba and it is time to get the details. Katelyn Workman, student and Zumba instructor, is excited to start back up again this year. Most people are unaware of what Zumba is […]
Heart Strings Boutique
Lauren Crews, owner of Heart Strings Boutique. Photo courtesy of Kimberlin Massie Heart Strings Boutique is a ladies specialty store located in the town of Princeton, West Virginia. The store opened on May 2, 2015, at the hand of 25-year-old, Lauren Crews. Born and raised in Princeton, Lauren always dreamed […]
Why Go Greek: Sororities
Christen Justice, President of ASA: Q: Why go Greek? A: “I think that going Greek provides opportunities for individuals that other organizations cannot offer. Not to mention life-long friendships that you will make in college, but the connections you will have after graduation. Also, considering that students in Greek life […]