by Brianna Langley | Jan 27, 2014 | Opinion
In my experience, I have found the most stressful part of any journey oftentimes accompanies the preparation and anxiety that arises before ever even taking that first step onto the airplane, vehicle, boat, etc. Knowing something about where you’re going obviously helps, but if your destination is somewhere you have never been before, no amount of reading, packing or studying will keep those fears, doubts and second thoughts from festering in your mind. The key is to channel these oftentimes negative feelings into something positive, like excitement or eagerness. If you keep reminding yourself how fulfilling your trip is going to be, you’ll eventually convince yourself that you are excited and eager to be going. Then, one day, you’ll find that you actually are, just as you were when you first decided to take the trip. This was the process I had to work through when I decided to participate in Global Learning. The minute I saw my new home, though, I felt at peace and reassured. Santiago has been nicknamed the city of Saints for the capital’s deeply rooted traditions in Catholicism. This core essence of the city can be felt everywhere, from the world-famous Metropolitan Cathedral to the hilltop sanctuary “San Cristόbal”, where a 22-meter tall limestone Virgin Mary stands, looking out over her loyal and dedicated city. With its towering buildings and ongoing cityscape, Santiago has the potential to feel like a megacity to newcomers. Nearly half of Chilé’s 14-million inhabitants live in Santiago, giving it a population of over 7-million. The Chileans of Santiago seem to be especially proud and in touch with their European...
by Julie Shrewsbury | Nov 5, 2010 | News Slider
WeCar offers an environmentally friendly solution for Lipscomb students who don’t have access to a car but who need to get off campus. Most student needs can be met right on campus, but there are times –whether it is picking up a prescription, running simple errands or visiting friends and family — when a student needs to venture away from Lipscomb. Riding with friends can be the solution, but it can also make the car-less student feel like something of aburden to friends serving as taxi drivers. Now a solution is parked within eyesight. Lipscomb University has paired with the WeCar program to provide a solution to this popular problem. WeCar’s aphorism is “Our car, Your car, WeCar.” This company, which is a car-sharing program from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, provides a transportation solution that is convenient and cost-effective. The vehicles are available all hours of the day and night and are usually well-located and easily accessible. WeCar is available to rent for an hour, a day or overnight. Another benefit of the WeCar program is it is environmentally friendly. Offering mostly fuel-efficient, hybrid, and plug-in vehicles decreases pollution. When people participate in car-sharing programs like this, it cuts down on traffic congestion, fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. As much as WeCar helps our environment and aids people financially by not having to purchase their own vehicle, convenience is undoubtedly the prevailing focus of the program that began at Lipscomb Nov. 4. “I think the WeCar program will be great for Lipscomb University because it will give students without cars more options,” said Jesseca Kahn a sophomore elementary education major. “It also provides new...
