The future should be in our hands, literally

The future should be in our hands, literally

By Paula Pecorella / November 8, 2016

If we spend most of our waking hours online, isn’t it time we ought to be able to vote online, too?

Semester at Sea: One man beats the odds in Ghana

By Paula Pecorella / April 20, 2016

“My school didn’t have a classroom or a structure. It was just a black wooden board that was nailed to a tree,” Fred Frimpong said.

Semester at Sea: An island nation’s struggle reflects wider problem

By Paula Pecorella / April 12, 2016

The world is currently on track to have more plastic than fish by weight in its oceans by 2050, according to a study published by the World Economic Forum.

Semester at Sea: The Times of India stands strong

By Paula Pecorella / March 31, 2016

Nearly two centuries ago, the Times of India started as a single publication and has since grown into the media conglomerate known as the Times Group.

Semester at Sea: A look into the life of a Buddhist monk in Mandalay

By Paula Pecorella / March 1, 2016

It is extremely unusual for a lifelong Buddhist monk to use Facebook, carry a cell phone or board a luxury cruise liner traveling the world.

Semester at Sea: Floating simplicity on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

By Paula Pecorella / February 23, 2016

The Mekong Delta stretches across 13 provinces in Vietnam, making boats the central form of transportation and floating markets the preferred method of grocery shopping.

Semester at Sea: Life lessons from a tai chi master in Hong Kong

By Paula Pecorella / February 17, 2016

When students signed up for William Ng’s class, they expected to learn about traditional Chinese tai chi, but were surprised when they received a lesson on life instead.

Semester at Sea: A single light in the city of Kyoto

By Paula Pecorella / February 9, 2016

While American tourists are far and few between in this small “hole-in-the-wall" eatery, Tadao said Japanese students are the regular customer base at Donkaku.