As I stood in the shade, talking to my site mate’s host sister, I asked her about Peruvian customs related to death, funerals, etc. I was astonished that the funeral was happening so quickly. I told her that in the States, we usually wait a few days, sometimes a week. I couldn’t think of an … More A Peruvian Funeral
I firmly believe that people come into our lives for a reason, whether they stay for a only short period or numerous years. Sometimes, people are unexpectedly taken from us, before we have a chance to truly cherish our time with them. That’s the case with Julio. A couple months ago, I was talking with … More Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places
As two teachers wrapped two other teachers from head to toe in toilet paper, I stood behind the cheering crowd of students, amused and reflecting on my own high school experience and the teachers who helped shape me. This friendly, funny competition was only a small part of the all day celebration of teachers for … More Teachers and Toilet Paper Mummies
Applying to college practically consumed the first semester of my senior year. I had a spreadsheet filled with university names, application deadlines, average SAT scores, tuition, etc. Anything you wanted to know about the 25 colleges on my list, I probably knew it. I was meticulous about deciding which ones to actually apply to. A … More The 4th Annual Olmos College Fair
As I peered into the almost full colectivo, I judged each empty seat by how comfortable I thought it would be. Normally, I’m not too picky, but I had a slight headache and my mouth was in pain after an emergency trip to the dentist to replace my permanent retainer that had half-popped-out two days … More David and Johnny
Brittany McGee 