Day: September 14, 2012

If you talk to someone for long enough, their prejudices come out. Last night, some of us went out to dinner with some local friends. Although it's enjoyable, conversations with them are complicated. This is because: 1) They're mostly men. I have to be very careful what I talk about. I'm young, single, American, and … Continue reading Kurds vs Turks vs Arabs vs Jews

Man, I feel young here. It's unnerving how perceptions can flip so rapidly. This time last year, I felt like I'd completely outgrown Whitman. I knew the town, I knew the nooks and crannies of campus, I had my friend group which consisted mostly of graduates. I was pretty bored of Whitman. And now, here, … Continue reading Oh, You’re Just a BABY!