As a Claremont McKenna College student majoring in economics, the last class I imagined myself taking in college was basic acting. Nevertheless, I tried it my first year and it easily became one of my favorite, most impactful classes. Acting taught me how to communicate
Author: Caroline Lu
To Improve Cuban Living Standards, Strengthen U.S.-Cuba Relations
Before I went to Cuba in 2014, I honestly did not know what to expect. The decision to go to Cuba was made last-minute—I was in a small town in Northern Mexico then, trying to figure out where to go next. I have heard the stories about travelers leaving to
Lifting Barriers to Campus Club Entry for International Students
Every year at the 5C club fair, groups of first-years shop around tables, excited to picture their busy college lives based on the clubs they want to be involved in. When I first arrived in Claremont from China, I was totally amazed by how many different clubs are available for students to
Swiper, No Swiping: Stop the Tinder Takeover
If you are at a college party on any given day, chances are that you'll spot someone swiping on their phone, or, as some might call it, “tindering.” Tinder, a social dating app launched in 2013, has taken over and replaced, to a significant extent, traditional dating on college campuses. In college, I've seen a higher
Why I Give Back to CMC
This past Friday night, 150 seniors at Claremont McKenna College gathered together and celebrated their first “wine tasting” session. As one of the seniors who attended the event, I spent a memorable three hours in conversation with my fellow Class of 2016 and went home with a very satisfied stomach. At CMC, wine