When I first enrolled at Vassar in 2014, I wanted to be American, and to a large extent believed that I already was. The United States has the largest degree…
International Host Program–a home overseas
The international host program of OIS intends to provide “homes” for international students who are far away from their own families. This is especially essential during the holidays, when it’s…
Why I Chose Vassar – A Narrative by Tyler Wen
I never knew Vassar even existed until 2 weeks before its college application deadline. I was just looking online for more colleges, possible places that I could willingly call my…
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Check out this recipe for Hainanese Chicken Rice made by Tastemade Japan! https://www.tastemade.com/videos/hainanese-chicken-rice
Saudi Arabia plans to move away from oil dependence
The world’s largest exporter of crude oil has made an ambitious plan to reduce its dependence on oil which currently makes over 70% of Saudi’s revenue. As oil prices have…
Mass Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reefs
Two weeks ago officials reported that around half of the northern part of the barrier reef have been bleached. If the bleaching trend continues, most of the coral could die.…
Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts
In a couple weeks, OIS is having the latest instalment in our Around the World series: Asia! In preparation, check out this easy recipe for Hong Kong style Egg Tarts! Don’t…
International Profile #5–Shani Robyn Cox
Shani Robyn Cox (VC’15) was born in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands many moons ago, and is currently a post-bac for the Office of International Services as the…
Pastel de Queijo
Want to learn to make a delicious Brazilian snack? Click the picture bellow for a “Pastel de Queijo” recipe!
Syria: Attack on Medicins Sans Frontières Hospital
In further grim news, a Medicin Sans Frontières (english: Doctors without Borders) hospital was hit by 4 missiles within minutes of each other. Sam Taylor, the spokesman for MSF operations in…