Tellus: (tel’us), n. 1. [Latin] earth, soil, and the land; a country; the world. 2. a collection of Willamette University student’s insights, stories, photos and thoughts from their experiences studying abroad.
By afurlow on Feb 12, 2012 in landmarks/ famous places, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Mini-me
It’s strange. During my days abroad in Germany I got to really know this particular landmark known as the Wasserturm or the Water tower in English. It actually looks really nice in the surprisingly hot German summer. Everyday I passed by it on my way to class. In the beginning I found this building quite intriguing […]
By ebrigham on Feb 12, 2012 in Japan, landmarks/ famous places | Comments Off on
Going to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine at night was one of the most breathtaking experiences I had while in Japan. Wandering up the mountainside between thousands of torii gates, my friends an I were almost the only ones there. Pure silence except for the sound of footsteps. I doubt I’ll ever experience such a solemn, […]
By mlashley on Feb 12, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on
I practically grew up in the Pacific Ocean. I know the sound and the smell better than anything. I know how to identify rip tides and sneaker waves. I know where to dig for clams. I know which pieces of drift wood will burn blue. I thought I knew the Ocean well. But it wasn’t […]