Category Archives: boston

10 big differences between the Ivy World and the Big Ten

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

Now a year into my Ivy league experience, I feel I am no less of a Big Ten, Minnesotan girl than when I came out here. I have, however, somewhat adjusted to the quirks of living on the East Coast … Continue reading →

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For the love of the game

Posted on October 6, 2009 by

Since Saturday, Minneapolis has found itself in a blur of highly anticipated sports events. On Saturday the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers played the evil Wisconsin Badgers, in an epic rival game that Minnesota has only lost for the past … Continue reading →

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Dear registrar, where’s the Yachting 101 course?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

There is no physical education department at Harvard! Granted, I have been able to go sailing twice since arriving to Boston, but I was really thinking a PE class (polo, yachting etc.) would be a nice addition to my academic … Continue reading →

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