by Ivan Georgiev | Aug 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Here was a gorgeous triumph; they were missed; they were mourned; hearts were breaking on their account; tears were being shed; accusing memories of unkindnesses to these poor lost lads were rising up, and unavailing regrets and remorse were being indulged: and best...
by Olavi Koistinen | Aug 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
I was kind of stupid.When I was thinking about what to see in Minneapolis, I kept overlooking Mall of America. I thought it’s just a big shop. All the other fellows were going there, everyone was talking about it, our WPI intern said it’s super but I...
by Farouk Kayondo | Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
This is my first visit to the US. Everything I knew about this country was what I saw on television or what I read in books. But thanks to the World Press Institute fellowship, I have the opportunity to see it first-hand. Before I came here, I stereotyped Americans as...
by David King | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the joys of being in Minneapolis and St Paul is walking next to the Mississippi River. I didn’t know before I came here that the river flowed through this part of the world. (In my mind the river only existed in the south somewhere, courtesy of Mark...
by Farouk Kayondo | Aug 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Photo by Wilson VegaSunrise in Ely ElyAn Eden in the heart of MinnesotaA serenity of forest and waterA beckon of visitors far and wideTo canoe on its fresh water tide ElyBeneath its canopy lies peaceA place to cuddle and kissEnjoying the golden sunsetSinking...
by Olavi Koistinen | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hello America, My name is Olavi and I’m from Finland. I’m staying in the USA until October, travelling around the country and learning about the society. It’s easy for me to be open-minded, because I already have a good feeling about you guys. That is because of one...
