Ben Mayer is a senior majoring in anthropology with a minor in classical studies. He shares his unique adventure here at Iowa State. Honestly, the vibe is what made me decide to come to ISU. It was about two months before I graduated high school that I picked a school. After I visited ISU and … Continue reading Humans of WLC: Ben Mayer
The WLC students are starting a new blog- the Advice Archive! Our students have knowledge on all things study abroad from phone apps to jetlag naps and everything in between. Our first entry is below. Enjoy! Getting the Perfect Flight By Sarah Bartlett Getting flights for study abroad can be stressful and expensive. There are … Continue reading Advice Archive: Getting the Perfect Flight
If you are looking to get involved in something fun, there is no better place than the WLC. The department is chock full of clubs rich with academic and fun opportunities! Find humans interesting? Swing by Anthropology Club every other Wednesday in the “Monkey Room”–2130 Pearson–at 7pm. The president of the club says they are … Continue reading Students Helping Students
If you haven’t met Ben Spick, you’re seriously missing out. The moment you meet Ben, you notice their kindness, zeal for life, and openness to listen and learn, wherever the conversation may go. We caught up with Ben a few weeks ago in a bustling coffee shop in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines. Our … Continue reading WLC Alum Helps Refugees Save for Home
Learn about one of the most interesting courses in the Department of World Languages & Cultures and probably all of ISU
WLC faculty are – even if not everyone would agree – humans. Modern humans are marked by their drive for progress. We aren’t content with our current status or skill level – we strive! This summer, many of us have big plans. We will, of course, be working on our usual projects – research and … Continue reading #GOALS
An exploration of its history in Christianity, paganism and modern-day traditions.
“The ancient Romans were very concerned about self-image, perhaps as much or more than we are today in this country.”
“Interestingly, though, while ancient heroes share with us a desire for fame and along with it self worth, they don’t (mostly) think about themselves from the sort of meta perspective captured so perfectly in the modern selfie.”