Category Archives: ivy league

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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The Cult of Grad School

Posted on March 28, 2010 by

This semester I’m taking a fascinating History of Science course titled “The History of Brainwashing and Mind Control,” with Prof. Rebecca Lemov. Though it’s not particularly in my area of study, we’ve been discussing Soviet brainwashing (Stalin’s show trials, anyone?) … Continue reading →

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Brainiac dating? Classy women wanted?

Posted on March 27, 2010 by

As Jack Donaghy would say, “Three words: porn for women.” Well, maybe not entirely, but the facebook targeted advertising has impressed me again (though the other day I got an ad for badass gear shift covers… though I don’t own … Continue reading →

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Secret perks of an Ivy Education

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

I choose to take on massive loans because I believe the perks of my Ivy League education will eventually pay off. I consider these perks to be not only the great class room instruction I’m getting, but academic opportunities, connections … Continue reading →

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