The modern expectation of everyone to speak English quietly places the burden of communication on local people in linguistically diverse areas, treating them as the ones who must adapt.
Tag: Travel
Freshman Files: An ode to the Metrolink train
After being abruptly woken up in the middle of the night by the Metrolink train, columnist Anna R. Naigeborin PO ‘28 reflects on how her feelings about the train have changed ever since she came to Claremont.
Home is where the accent slips: First-year international students ponder cultural shift
Cultural identity isn’t fixed—it shifts as we navigate different spaces. For Rochelle Lu SC ’28, returning home overseas meant realizing how much had quietly changed — her mother tongue slipping and familiar situations feeling awkward. Is cultural drift inevitable, and do we ever truly stay the same?
Notes from Spain: Making it to Morocco
Currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain, Parishi Kanuga CM ’26 details her arduous journey to Morocco for a recent weekend trip. Full flights and long lines ultimately taught her to savor every moment of the trip.
OPINION: Yes, reverse culture shock is a real thing
Studying abroad is a life-changing experience, but Tess McHugh PO ’25 shares that without proper preparation, the return to the United States could ruin it all.
OPINION: Studying abroad on financial aid comes with extra baggage
Amidst the stories of glamorous romances in foreign countries and life-changing adventures, Klara Jacobs PZ ’24 gives a realistic take on what studying abroad looks like for a 5C student, especially for one on financial aid.
OPINION: Don’t sell yourself short: Apply to study abroad
Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, writes Anna Tolkien CM ’24. Students should not let anything deter them from applying to it.
‘Gathering different sounds and stories’: CMC student Kyra Variyava’s summer of travel and music
After spending the summer visiting 10 European cities as inspiration for her E.P. album, “Sonic Skyline,” Kyra Varivaya CM ’25 understands how music serves as an outlet to tell stories of the world through her experiences.
The 5 to the 10: No car? No problem — a student-friendly guide to Downtown LA
Don’t let the lack of a car stop you from exploring all Downtown Los Angeles has to offer. If you don’t know where to start, Southern California columnist Cassidy Bensko SC ’25 already has a tried-and-true itinerary that won’t break the bank.
5C move-in timelines stretch through semester’s first week
Having announced that the 5Cs will kick off the spring semester with two weeks of remote instruction, some schools are walking back the dates by which students are expected to arrive in Claremont.