Writer: Claire Moran
Moran: It's the tiny everyday moments that make living abroad home
Abroad columnist Claire Moran is nearing the end of her time in Hong Kong, and she's realizing that it was the simple parts of her days that she has loved the most about being in another country. Read More »
Moran: The difficulty of eating in Hong Kong with celiac disease
Abroad columnist Claire Moran discusses how she created cards explaining her celiac disease to give to restaurants in Hong Kong yet she still has trouble finding options which allow her to avoid gluten. Read More »
Moran: News coverage takes alternative perspectives in different parts of the world
Abroad columnist, Claire Moran has been following the US news such as the primaries from Hong Kong. She finds it interesting to see how different countries can place a completely different spin on stories. Read More »
Moran: Giant pillow fight brings people of all cultures together
Abroad columnist Claire Moran talks about how April 2 marked International Pillow Fight Day and how she partook in a giant pillow fight in Hong Kong to celebrate. Read More »
Moran: Watching the Final Four abroad doesn't beat being on campus
Abroad columnist Claire Moran is enjoying her time studying in Hong Kong. That being said, she has gotten a small case of homesickness watching the Final Four unfold through her friends on her social media. Read More »
Moran: When visiting a Muslim country, be respectful of cultural norms
While studying abroad in Hong Kong, Claire Moran took a trip to Malaysia. As it was her first time visiting a predominantly Muslim country, she was unsure of the cultural dress code norms. Read More »
Moran: Hong Kong's current political situation is unstable
Abroad columnist Claire Moran discusses the political tension that exists between the people of Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, and what the end of the "One Country, Two Systems” platform could mean. Read More »
Moran: Studying abroad drains your wallet
Abroad columnist Claire Moran went abroad knowing she would be spending a lot of money but she explains how she has used more money than she expected. She talks about how she is now trying to budget herself in a variety of ways. Read More »
Moran: Be conscious of drinking habits while studying abroad
Studying abroad can come with many temptations. Our abroad columnist Claire Moran explains why it's alright to party while in a different country, but within reason. Read More »
Moran: Chinese culture is deeply rooted in religion and ancient philosophies
Compared to Western countries which are based off of Christian religions, the East is much more built upon the practices of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Read More »
Moran: Commonly seen animals in Asia are different from those typically seen in America
While abroad in Asia, Claire Moran has seen a variety of animals that are very different from the typical squirrels she is used to seeing at her home in Pennsylvania. Among others, there are a plethora of monkeys and elephants. Read More »
Moran: Lunar New Year is a once in a lifetime experience
It's one thing the celebrate the Lunar New Year, and another thing entirely to celebrate in China. But that's exactly what our abroad columnist did in Hong Kong this past week. Read More »
Moran: Mainland China's censorship is oppressive to natives and visitors
Columnist experiences Chinese censorship while her group is visiting Tiananmen Square. People who live there are required to pretend as if the massacre which occurred there never happened. Read More »
Moran: Going abroad is beneficial regardless of destination
Columnist believes that many people are more intrigued when people go to destinations that are not in Europe. She argues that regardless of where a student chooses to study, they will have unique experiences that will be enlightening and that going to Asia isn't as crazy as some may believe. Read More »
Moran: Research before travel can help to ease nerves
Claire Moran spent months reading about Hong Kong before actually hoping on the plane and heading to her SU semester abroad. The research helped to sooth her but she is skeptical about trusting everything she read. Read More »
SU offers program for foreign students studying disability rights law
Syracuse University's College of Law is one of five law schools around the world that offers the Disability Rights Scholarship program, through which foreign-trained students from 10 countries in Africa and South America, as well as China and Mexico, can study disability rights law at the law school of their choice. Read More »
SU, SUNY Upstate partner in research collaboration
Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University announced a research partnership that will allow researchers to propose their projects to a panel of judges. Read More »
Juice Jam date conflicts with Rosh Hashanah
Juice Jam will be held on Rosh Hashanah this year, causing some students who celebrate the holiday to decide between going to the concert or going to services. The university has also scheduled football games on Yom Kippur the past two years. Read More »
LiveSafe app to increase student safety services
LiveSafe is an app that allows students to report tips to the Department of Public Safety using text, audio, photo and video. Read More »
University administration aims to inform international students of health care insurance policy change
The policy, which was announced last month, requires students to have a health insurance plan compliant with President Barack Obama’s health care law. Read More »
Workgroup members discuss policy changes at 1st meeting in effort to improve free speech at Syracuse University
The workgroup tasked with looking at Syracuse University’s free speech policies has started meeting and includes four students, two undergraduate and two graduate, one faculty member and one staff member. Read More »
Newly appointed dean to focus on improving recruitment, supporting faculty
Elizabeth Liddy, Syracuse University’s interim vice chancellor and provost, announced Masingila’s appointment last Tuesday. Masingila has been at SU since 1992. She started out as a professor in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, teaching mathematics and mathematics education. Read More »
National Geographic photographer shares work, dedication to documenting lives of women around the world
On Tuesday night, Annie Griffiths spoke to a crowd of Syracuse University students, faculty and community members about her experiences. Griffiths spoke at Hendricks Chapel and was the final speaker in this semester’s University Lecture series. Read More »
University Lectures series to begin this week, semester's speakers include data expert, WNBA president, photojournalist
This semester’s University Lectures series will kick off this week, with this spring’s speakers including a big data expert, the president of the WNBA and a female photojournalist. Read More »