By Jamie Rappoport | February 3, 2013
Two Sundays ago there was a holiday that honors a Saint. I honestly do not know much about this holiday as it is a very minor one. However, the way the Spaniards celebrate in Barcelona is with a parade and carnival-type games and rides for children. When we arrived, we had no idea what was…
By Jamie Rappoport | February 3, 2013
A few weekends ago, I went to Montserrat. This is a mountain that is about an hour and a half by train from Barcelona. The first place I visited was a beautiful monastery. It is called Santa Maria. Inside, one can see the same colorful stained glass, smooth arches, and intricate marble carvings that are…
By Jamie Rappoport | February 3, 2013
This past weekend I visited La Boqueria, an outdoor market that has existed since the mid-1800s. The colors and smells were incredible. The very first stand I saw as I walked in was covered in every single type of chewy, sweet, and sour candy. It seemed like a child’s haven: The next booth was my…
By Jamie Rappoport | January 29, 2013
Last week, a few friends and I ventured to La Sagrada Familia. I can honestly say this is the most spectacular man-made landmark I have ever seen. From the outside, there are billions of small crevices that are carefully sculpted. As mentioned in my last post, the building can be seen from my residencia window–truly spectacular! When…
By Jamie Rappoport | January 29, 2013
Hello again! As I mentioned in my last post a couple of months ago, I am currently studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Since my experiences have been incredible, I thought it would be nice to update you with occasional blog updates. I am living in a residencia, apartment-style living for Spanish and international students. This…
By Jamie Rappoport | December 4, 2012
When I was a child, the question I remember being asked the most was “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Upon choosing Babson, I had no idea what I wanted to do after college. I thought business sounded interesting and practical so I told myself I should study that. Freshman year,…
By Jamie Rappoport | October 30, 2012
It began Sunday evening. All of the students received an email from the school informing us that classes were cancelled for Monday. Thank you Hurricane Sandy! However, upon waking up Monday morning, I heard loud winds whipping my window. My RA called an emergency meeting where she informed us that the entire campus was to…
By Jamie Rappoport | October 15, 2012
Sorority women across campus have been busy raising money for different philanthropies. Last Friday, Sigma Kappa hosted an Alex & Ani Bangle Bar. For those who do not know, Alex & Ani make trendy bracelets that are quite popular in the New England area. Twenty percent of all proceeds were donated to the Sigma Kappa…
By Jamie Rappoport | October 11, 2012
Babson students love social media. Last week, a Facebook trend swept college campuses across the Boston area. A company started a challenge called Facebook BeanPot. Basically, students from eleven Boston area colleges were to compete to see who could gain the most school spirit on Facebook and reach one thousand points first. We earned points…
By Jamie Rappoport | October 5, 2012
While walking to class this week, each day I noticed more and more leaves on the ground. Now, I sit here gazing out the window as my eyes are drawn to the red, yellow, and orange leaves that cover trees across campus. Although I am a bit biased, I think most can agree that Babson…