Insights

What to Pack in Your Carry-On

Ladies and gentlemen, we were just informed that all people flying into the United States will have to wait until their luggage arrives in the Toronto Airport. Luggage was left in Greece in order to permit us to fly because…

Budapest: What to Do in 24 Hours

One of my favorite things about traveling is this surreal feeling I have when I see something I’ve read about. Knowing what you want to see in a city builds this excitement. You’ll stand there in awe.  With 24 hours…

The summer after graduation

The week after graduation I felt low. I dismissed it for calming down from the high of graduation and passing through one of the most important milestones in my life. It was days of overthinking and being angry with myself…

Alternative Spring Break

During my freshman year, I heard about a program at VCU called “Alternative Spring Break” (ASB). Having the opportunity to serve a community beyond Richmond seemed like a no-brainer to me. I applied, ranked the service opportunities based on my…