By Carlyn Jorgensen Carlyn Jorgensen is a student in the conflict analysis and resolution doctoral program. Jorgensen is also an adjunct professor of political science at Broward College, where she teaches state and local governments and national government online. Last semester, she presented a paper she had written at the Northeastern Political Science Association Annual […]
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That Time I… Interned in a lab
Ezana Aseffa If I could summarize what motivates me to participate in research, it would be the process of designing an experiment to test a hypothesis. I’ve always envisioned a mental scene similar to the differential diagnoses that would take place on the show “House, M.D.,” but with a much less tense atmosphere, of course. […]
That Time I … went to Cabo
By: Jordan Luscier From the white sandy beaches to the perfect blend of Mexican culture, Cabo San Lucas was, by far, the most beautiful place I had ever been to. It was May when my best friend and I departed from the airport in Seattle, Washington, to go to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at 5 […]
That Time I … rose above “Social Flexpectations”
Brittany Calaluca is a graduating exercise and sport science major at NSU. In 2014, she spoke at TEDxNSU about “Rising above the Magazine Covers,” to discuss her experience with fitness, Photoshop and health perceptions of society. I’m an escaped prisoner. Not the normal type of prisoner you may come across, but I fled from a prison […]
That Time I … worked on Black Friday
Nicole Cocuy is a senior communication studies major and co-editor-in-chief of The Current. In 2012, Cocuy worked as a seasonal cast member at The Disney Store. Desperate for money and eager for work experience, I decided to beef up my resume through an entry-level job I thought I could excel in: retail. At the time, […]
That Time I … traveled to Sarajevo and met the man in the red beanie
Natalie Negron is a student at the College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2014, she traveled to Poland, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina through Dr. Gershman’s “Genocide” travel study course. My parents always told me not to talk to strangers… especially strangers in foreign countries. But on my travel study trip to Sarajevo in Bosnia and […]
That Time I … Volunteered for earthquake relief in Nepal
Mayur Sharma Banjara is a master’s in public heath student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was born in the Kavre District of Nepal. On April 25, 2015, a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 in the Richter scale struck Nepal. Aftershocks followed the earthquake throughout Nepal, with one reaching a magnitude of 6.7 the following […]
That time I … overcame an injury and won a title
Every athlete has a goal that he or she wants to accomplish throughout his or her athletic season, but these goals are not easily accomplished, as athletes battle other competitors and try to stay injury-free. Near the end of my final high school track and field season, I had a chance to achieve my goals […]
That time I switched from homeschool to college
The transition from high school to college is difficult for everyone. The expectations are different, and the work is harder. You most likely don’t know any of your teachers or any of your classmates. You’re in a new environment, and you have to adapt quickly or you might not succeed as well as you […]
That Time I…transferred
Amanda Kaplan is a senior communication studies major and The Current’s multimedia manager. She transferred to NSU last fall from Monmouth University and intends to use her degree to find a job in the field of communications. Three suitcases, a computer, a couple of taped-up Lowe’s boxes and my favorite stuffed animal later, I was landing in […]