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Serious soccer fans: Cornwells experience World Cup firsthand

By Steve Ritchie Like millions of other avid American soccer fans, John and Hilary Cornwell watched the recent U.S. vs. Portugal World Cup match on the edge of their seats. Unlike most of the rest of us, though, the Cornwells were in the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil that day, watching in person with 40,121 other fans. “I’ve never […]

Enjoy each moment: Lessons from a Brazilian Thanksgiving

By Alexandra Couraud The quest for adventure sparked my desire to travel. Adventure ignited my passion to live abroad and it inspired me to become an exchange student. Living in Brazil my junior year, I experienced adventure, adversity and awakening. I dealt with hardships and homesickness. I overcame loss and tragedy. But most importantly, I learned how to appreciate life. The […]