Hello from the enchanting island of Bali, Indonesia! My first-ever journey to this tropical paradise was a week filled with adventure, relaxation, and heartwarming encounters. From the winding roads of Canggu to the soothing sounds of remote waterfalls, every moment in Bali was a step into a world of breathtaking beauty and rich culture. The […]
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Thailand is my favorite country in South East Asia, and being able to spend a week in Bangkok in February was nothing short of exhilarating. From the bustling streets to the tranquil waters of the Chao Phraya, every moment was fantastic in this city of contrasts. My journey began with a foray into the world
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One cannot visit Seoul without acknowledging its unique position in world history. The number 1 thing on my list to do was a visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and it was an experience that juxtaposed serene landscapes with the palpable tension of a nation divided. Standing at the edge of this geopolitical anomaly, with
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I love being a professor! I first walked into a classroom to teach at the beginning of my second year as a PhD student in Finance at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). What do I remember about that day? I remember standing in front of the Business Finance class of about 130 students
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I could not go to Ireland without visiting Northern Island. I have always been fascinated by the country because of its turbulent history. We took the train from Dublin and before long, we were in the capital city of Belfast. There are so many things to do in Northern Ireland. Here are my highlights from
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The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier, Adriana Hunter How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue The Promise by Damon Galgut Tara Road by Maeve Binchy Free by Lea Ypi The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane Beautiful by Danielle Steel Finding Me by Viola Davis Sparring Partners by John
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I love teaching and I love being a professor! I truly enjoy interacting with my students – I learn as much from them as they (hopefully) learn from me. This Fall semester, I taught two sections of Corporate Finance. This is a course that all business majors have to take so sometimes you have students
“So what’s your favorite wine?” People always ask this question and I am not always sure how to answer. However, I do know that I prefer reds, especially a good cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, shiraz, or malbec. A good merlot is nice, but I generally would opt for a cab or pinot noir before a
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Whichever way you look at it, Serengeti is one of the greats! When many of us dream of an African Safari adventure, it’s the Serengeti our minds turn to – exotic images of roaming giant mammals striding through the Savannah grass under a big African sky filling our visual imagination. It’s being lucky enough to
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Even if you’re not a big fan of cold weather (like me), it’s hard not to love a fresh snowfall. Winter doesn’t officially begin for another couple of weeks, but here in Indianapolis, we’ve already had our first snowfall. I am originally from the Caribbean so it’s easy to understand why winter is my least
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