I’m not sure what one might call this dish; I’m sure it has a name somewhere, but I don’t know it. I do know that it was yummy. Ben’s first semester of medical school is over! Many people prepared to leave for the break with a still fully-stocked pantry, and I was happy to take the … Continue reading Foodie Tuesdays: Meaty Noodle Thing
Normally, getting my face slammed into gritty sand and then dragged for a few feet isn’t my idea of fun. But sometimes, the pain is worth the ride. I think that’s how life is. You see a big wall of water coming at you, and you feel your heart leap into your mouth. You can … Continue reading Catch a Wave and You’re Sitting on Top of the World
Those of us in the expat/foreign student category can name a lot of reasons why we chose to live overseas. I’m sure the most common answer is “I wanted to experience a different culture.” We talk about the people we interact with, the things we see, the food we eat. But reasons why one benefits … Continue reading Reasons I Like Living Overseas
For a medical student, college graduation is just one ceremony in a series of celebrations. One of the most memorable events for a doctor-hopeful is the white coat ceremony. At this ceremony, the brand-new, straight-from-the box medical school student takes the Hippocratic Oath and his or her white coat. The Hippocratic Oath is as follows: … Continue reading White Coat Ceremony at AUC
Dear American Tourists, please stop being so rude. It is no secret that American tourists do not have the best international reputation. I am an American. I live on a Dutch island in the Caribbean, where my husband goes to medical school. We were asked during orientation to be courteous and not perpetuate the poor reputation … Continue reading Dear American Tourists
Today is the day! We’ve been dreaming of this day, planning for it, and praying for it for many months. No, it’s not our wedding. We already did that. Today is Ben’s first day of medical school! Like the dorky picture-snapping wife I am, I took a “first day of school” photo and posted it … Continue reading Welcome to American University of the Caribbean!