Although these names are not mentioned in Berlin at War, Eva Kor and Oskar Groning were living in Europe during the Second World War. Eva Kor, a Holocaust survivor, was in Auschwitz for some time during the global conflict. Oskar Groning, a former SS guard, was responsible for the killing of thousands of innocent Jews….
Reflection on studying abroad
Admiring the artistic wonders of the Louvre, walking in the footsteps of Anne Frank in Amsterdam, standing inches away from actors on The Globe stage, and making a rewarding hike up the Acropolis to claim a stunning aerial view of Athens. These are mere snapshots of my experiences abroad, and traveling around Europe has been a dream that I…
Bittersweet last week in London
My last week in London was bittersweet; I was excited to return home and start summer break but felt sad to leave a city that has been my home for the last four months. It was especially hard to say goodbye to The Independent and the editors that I have grown close with. Fortunately, the foreign deputy editor…
David Mermelstein
Reading Reflection, Chapter 6- Unwelcome Strangers This chapter especially resonated with me because as I began reading it, it reminded me of the story of a Holocaust survivor that I had the opportunity to hear speak. I listened to the story of David Mermelstein, a man who witnessed the occupation of his home in Czechoslovakia…
Lord Haw-Haw
Nazi officials were propaganda masters. The Third Reich managed throughout WWII to convince German citizens they were ‘the superior race,’ senior to even Western Europeans living and working in Germany; they convinced many German citizens (initially) that war damage caused by Allied forces was not as severe as the plane and bombing noises made it sound,…
An unforgettable experience
My adventures continue in London as I am currently studying the Canary Wharf area, the financial district of London. It is quite a beautiful area along the Thames River although, about a 30 minute Tube journey from the heart of London. Upscale hotels, restaurants, and shops flourish in the area where every building appears brand…
The Adventure Continues
This week I explored the street art of in Shoreditch in the East End of London and Brick Lane known for Banglatown and Indian curry. I chanced on many cute fair trade coffee shops and a raw chocolate shop with products from Ghana. I also explored the Notting Hill, a district in Kensington where the…
¿ Who knew places like this existed in real life ?
Being in the fourth month of my time abroad already feels surreal. Back in January I never thought that 5 months would feel short but now it is definitely setting in. As time keeps slipping away I am realizing all the things I want to do before I leave. One of places I really wanted…
Spring in London, about bloody time – April
Ok excuse my French in the title. It is a bit more naughty to say “bloody” here, quite a thrill actually. Before I get into how sad I am to leave (yawn), I have to tell you, dear readers of America, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing the INCREDIBLE Emma Thompson and the MAGNIFICENT…
Ok whoops, let’s try that again – March
So it seems as if my last post published itself prematurely. How strange. I suppose I’ll pick up where I left off. So yes, it’s hardly easy to believe that it’s almost over now. I feel there’s so much of London I still haven’t explored yet. Just the other day, I went to the BFI…