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My Consent Project (Paper)
It’s no secret that casual sex is becoming more and more accepted in today’s culture. Unfortunately, sexual assaults and nonconsensual sex are also still very prevalent in today’s society as well. There is certainly more of an awareness of this subject which is has created a spotlight on the importance of acknowledging consent during sexual…
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Budgeting and Saving Money in College
Budgeting can be hard and tedious but essential, so I’m here to drop some tips on what I have done in the past to create a budget while in college. Through these actions, I managed to save a little more than $9,000.00 while working at a job that paid a little over minimum wage. 1.…
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Traveling in Sweden! Part 2
What an amazing trip so far! I truly recommend visiting Stockholm. I’ve listed my itinerary and tips below. Day 39:00am Nobel Museum Tour2:00pm Visit the Vasa Museum Rise and shine! Today’s agenda includes the Nobel Museum Tour as well as the Vasa Museum. Starting off with breakfast, I’m thankful for the Zinkensdamm hostel. The breakfast…
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Mormor Diary Entry #34
Hey y’all! Here’s another snippet from my Grandmother’s diary that she kept while in Sweden. I found this entry on a page titled “comparisons” “Comparison:In those days people feared thingslike lion’s faces. We fear things inthe shape of mushroom clouds — nuclearbombs.” ~ June 1986 IIn this entry, she’s referencing the Vasa ship. *Swedish warship…
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Celebrating Black History Month
Jacket by: SiricassoPhotos by: Jaycasso_38
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My Travels in Sweden! Part 1
Traveling to Sweden was such a fantastic experience. I departed from Des Moines, IA, and traveled to Stockholm and Oskarshamn. I went with a group of classmates to study abroad at KTH and Stockholm University. ItineraryDay OneDeparted Des Moines Airport Day TwoArrived at Arlanda Airport in StockholmCheck in to Zinkensdamm hostel~1:00pm City Tour – Gamla…
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Visiting Tallinn, Estonia in One Day
While I was studying abroad in Sweden, a group of us took a two-day cruise ship to Tallinn, Estonia. Estonia seemed like a hidden gem. I especially loved the medieval structures and the view of the sea. The cruise ship (Baltic Queen – Tallink) was clean, reasonably roomy, and had the most amazing mixed drinks!…
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Johnny’s – GO CYCLONES! #ISU
FOOD. BEER. THE BAR. THE EXPERIENCE.
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Inspirational Black Women – Unapologetic
Has anyone watched The Secret? If you haven’t, it’s a self-help type of documentary. Creating a vision or inspiration board was an easy takeaway. The purpose of an inspiration board is to keep you focused on your goals. The idea is that what you think about is what the universe responds to. I’ve recently found inspiration…
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Mormor Diary Entry #36
Swedes are allowed to go anywhere, eat in grass at the palace lawn, see parks as they wish. The new law is that the Princess who is older than her brother will be queen. We Swedes are implementing equal rights for women! Vivian Olson ~ June 17th I had similar thoughts as my Grandma while…
Blog: Cupcakes & Tea with Elizabeth
Somewhat Typical
Blog: Cupcakes & Tea with Elizabeth 