Emily in Spain: Getting Settled

If you caught my last column, you might recall that I’m studying abroad in Southern Spain this semester. Now that

Emily Goes to Spain: A Guide to Studying Abroad

This spring, I’ll be studying abroad at the Universidad de Málaga in Southern Spain. If you’re a Spanish major like

Maryville College is celebrating the life of an esteemed leader and beloved family member. Alvin “Al” C. Baker (’72), who

In a recent family discussion about religion, my mom said, “Numb butts don’t make better people.” She argued that sitting

In my junior year of high school, I developed a Girl Scout Gold Award project called “Build for Bees” dedicated

“How much are you asking for this?” I say, motioning to whatever treasure I’d spotted. “How ‘bout two bucks?” they

This past week, I was inducted into the Spanish Honor Society in a Zoom breakout room. I unmuted to recite

When I was in elementary school, my parents took me to the library every Wednesday evening. Back then, the only

When I was in the fourth grade, I led a “Save the Rainforests” campaign. Every indoor recess, I corralled my

Hi, my name’s Emily, and I’m a self-proclaimed environmentalist. In the fourth grade, I tried to end deforestation with my