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When it comes to international students, almost no students have interviews. But what is an interview like when I do actually find time to offer one?

When I tell my kids where I was when this part of history was made, I will say this: I was in Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The best place in the world.

Like most people in America (I gather), I thought Obama was going to win but also was distrustful enough of my fellow citizens that I had to wait until it was announced on the news to believe it.

Just so you can be as cool as the rest of the voting community.

I went as Bettie Page, which is hard to do.... in public. For the sake of Â鶹ÊÓƵ College, I won't do too much description. Suffice to say, I looked classy.

I had the distinct pleasure of flying to Rome for fall break to see my S.O., who is studying Classics there, and I got to employ a lot of what I've learned in classrooms and the coops during my stay.

From one Obie to another: if you really want to take a break from life during a school break, the easiest way to do it is to stay put.

Photographs from an average Tuesday in the life of an average Obie.

I listened to Jim's piece "Chorale" this morning. Damn, it was great.

Last night I visited the United World College in Costa Rica and had the pleasure of speaking with a prospective student from Spain. Xiana is a native speaker, not of Spanish, but of Galacian. This got me thinking about differences in language diversity within countries.

To my delight, a prospie e-mailed me last week and asked if she could spend some time with me during her visit to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. We had a good time, but here's how to have an even better stay.

Bad idea: Working on a Friday night.