SEEING THE CITY: 2025

On the edge of Taipei City, Taiwan lies Beitou District- surrounded by nature, home to Yangmingshan National Park and Thermal Valley. The...

I have spent most of my life on a 100-acre farm. My nearest neighbors were about half a mile away. My family travelled around the...

I’ve been living in Minnesota ever since I was born, so it was actually really nice coming to Ithaca because that meant warmer winters...

Driven by copious amounts of homesickness and in a blogpost that may be tinged with a small amount of sadness, I introduce to you the...

Like many people in this class, I hail from the Empire State, specifically, New York City. Having spent 18 years of my upbringing in one...

Growing up in India is a fascinating tale; there is no constant, no consistency, and to some degree, no order, yet it's controlled chaos....

Pathways by Laura Romero 24" x 15" When I was a kid, I loved to spend time outdoors. Frequently, when the temperature was nice and the...

Despite being born and raised in Wrigleyville, home of the Chicago Cubs, my perspective of the urban environment has not been limited to...

The only city I have ever lived in is Nashville, Tennessee. Consequently, I am confident that I understand the dynamics of the city. The...

My Abuela Josefina's home is the only white cement house in her colorful colonia tucked away in the mountains of Northern Mexico. She...

As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, Xi'an has a long history. It was already a shining spot in the long history of China when...

I’ve lived a rather privileged life. I grew up in the bubble that is Westchester County; a county so privileged that when its name is...

169th Street in Jamaica holds a very special place in my heart for the simple fact that the general area surrounding it has just about...

Image of Chinatown arcade, 8 Mott St, New York To truly experience a city like New York, one must venture far past the imagery presented...

Washington DC is filled with history. There is no doubt about that. As a frequent location for school trips or family vacations, DC is...

I have lived in Chicago all of my life. Chicago is a city with an abundance of culture. Whether it’s the food, the art, or the music the...

Their NYC vs my NYC NYC: Time Square. Flashing lights. Living a luxurious life. A bunch of people that are all rude and stuck up. A city...

Whenever I visit a new town or city, I immediately begin to map out the streets and transit. I’ve always done this, ever since I was...

La Ciudad de Santiago de Los Caballeros, La República Dominicana. The city of Santiago is what I call home because of how in alignment I...

Though I’ve lived in New York for my entire life, I’ve yet to see a Broadway show or watch the sunset on an observation deck a thousand...