I’ve lived in Lyon for two years, and I’m very fond of it. It was nice to take a more thorough behind-the-scenes look at my home away from home. I didn’t know that the rooms were dedicated to individual people. I also liked learning a little more about Quill and Dagger. Inside the war memorial room, inside of a cabinet, there were old newspapers, which were very neat. We also talked a bit about the construction of the gothic buildings and the construction of the other West Campus houses. It was interesting to imagine what West Campus would look like if the original plans were followed. Apparently, the dorms were meant to create a wall of sorts around the residential area. Also, I had never really considered the lack of available seating on West Campus. It would be nice to have more benches out there instead of pure lawn. I’m sorry that I’m going to miss the renovations that they’re planning for the outdoor spaces. Overall, I enjoyed the tour very much! It was very informative.
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Opening the Door
I enjoyed hearing Asad L. Asad speak, and I’m glad that I had the opportunity to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of “legal” status for immigrants. I was most impressed by the process of the whole study and the time spent talking to individual families. I was surprised to hear that people opened up so easily. I’m fairly paranoid, and my mom is always telling us stories about home invaders that ring doorbells and barge into houses. So, I definitely wouldn’t let a stranger inside, no matter how carefully cultivated their image, let alone tell them my life story. But I’m glad that trust payed off.
Adding to the Collection
I always love the crafty events, and this one was no exception. It was very neat to make my very own little books. Going into the event, I didn’t know anything about zines, so this was a nice learning opportunity. I liked looking at the samples that they brought in. There was a lot more variety than I was expecting. It was surprising to see how creative that these little books to be. There were several unique styles and formats. They also provided us with a nice assortment of materials to work with when we were crafting our own books. I love collecting journals – even if I never fill them out all the way – so I’m happy that I can add two more to my bookshelf.
Checking off the list
This was my first time attending Pao Bhangra, and I’m glad that I got to check it off of the list of must-do things at Cornell. I wanted to attend last year, but I was busy on the day of the performance. So, I was very excited when I saw the opportunity to go with Rose. I didn’t know anything about Pao Bhangra coming in, and I was completely surprised by this event. I wasn’t expecting the competition aspect of it, and I had no idea that groups from other schools would be there. I also wasn’t expecting to see the drums or the other Cornell groups. I was most impressed by the heart that went into the performances and the introduction videos. It was nice to be a part of such an exciting and beautiful event.
Behind the Scenes
I loved watching the creation of the mural in the dining room, so I’m glad that I had this chance to meet the artists involved. It was neat to see the time lapse of the entire process. It was also inspiring to hear about the creation and success of the You Will Rise Project. I liked hearing stories from each of the artists and seeing their own individual styles and creations, which were more varied than I was expecting. Not to mention, I got to walk away with a bigfoot sticker, which is a plus in any situation. It’s been a while since I’ve spent time drawing or painting. Maybe this summer I’ll make some time for it.
Breaking Open a New Book
My friend is a fan of Viet Thanh Nguyen, so when this event was posted, he immediately texted me about it. I had never read anything by Nguyen before, so it was nice to take The Refugees home with me. I definitely enjoyed reading it. It was a nice change in format as well, since I don’t usually read short story collections. I’m looking forward to continuing on and reading the Sympathizer.
I’m sorry I missed out on hearing the author speak at the reading series last semester. I’ll have to attend more of them in the future in case anything like this happens again!
Sushi Sampling
I’ve attempted sushi making before, but in the past my work has generally left something to be desired. The last time I tried it my rolls wound up looking very crooked. Hopefully, these new tips will help me to be more successful in the future. But even if I never create the perfect sushi roll, I’m still glad that I stopped by to try the samples, watch the process, and learn about the nuances. This was a fun event to be a part of, and I can’t wait to apply my new knowledge in the kitchen.
Tracing binge-drinking
I didn’t know what to expect walking into this event. In the end, I found it both fun and informative. It was interesting to hear about the history that shaped binge-drinking and bro culture today and to take a closer look at our own perceptions of drinking. Recreating the painting was especially entertaining. It was nice to get the answers to questions that I had never really thought to ask before.