Roth: Columnist reflects on what she learned during semester abroad in Chile
Armed with a half-full cart in Líder, Walmart’s Chilean chain, my host father and I were on the hunt for cranberry sauce. We asked more… Read more »
Writer archives: Danielle Roth
Roth: Trip to desert highlights Chile's geographic diversity
With a stray dog trailing along, my friends and I walked to the edge of the 2,500-person town of San Pedro de Atacama. This dusty… Read more »
Roth: Catcalling, street harassment portray machismo culture in Chile
In an average 40-minute commute to my class, I’ll get catcalled from the construction workers across from my bus stop. Men will whistle and say things to me while… Read more »
Roth: Parents’ visit to Chile results in role reversal, responsibility
I heard my familiar nickname calling me from the international arrivals section of the Santiago airport. “Dani Louuu!” I quickly saw my parents and I… Read more »
Roth: US fails to embrace influence of international media
With sandals in hand, my friends and I took the scenic route along the beach of Isla Negra, Chile. The rocky beaches, fresh seafood and… Read more »
Roth: Stereotypes influence Chileans' views of American people
A Chilean friend led the mix of Americans and Chileans to a restaurant for my friend’s birthday celebration. He claimed the place was super cheap… Read more »
Roth: Hydroelectric dams threaten access to water, way of life for Mapuche people
Five rows of a dozen metal chairs lined up toward a projection of breathtaking landscapes from the Mapuche people’s territory in the south of Chile.… Read more »
Roth: Physical features, areas of residence determine place in Chilean class system
A naked man stood proudly with a zigzagged rainbow painted on his legs. Other painted people — with and without clothes — filled the beach… Read more »
Roth: Cultural adaptation curve explains columnist's adjustment to life abroad
On Saturday, I found myself with 30 other foreigners on a city bus we essentially rented to tour through the countryside. We ended up in… Read more »
Roth: Chilean Independence Day celebrated with family, entertainment
“Pomaire,” we heard a bus passenger say while filing to leave the bus. “Pomaire?” my friend asked me. We scattered to gather our things and… Read more »
Roth: Relaxed Sundays in South America encompass food, family bonding
When my host family and I ate empanadas during my first Sunday in Chile, I was in love — with my hosts, but also with… Read more »
Roth: Student activism remains prominent in Chilean campus
I rushed out of my house to catch the bus for my Wednesday afternoon class when I noticed a loud whirring noise. I looked up… Read more »
Roth: Abroad columnist experiences challenges making Chilean friends
As international students from the United States, my friend and I were discussing the process of making friends while being a foreigner in a new… Read more »
Roth: Adventures abroad detach columnist from life at home
I’m not always a fan of social media, but I owe it to Facebook that I’m still connected to life in the United States. Without… Read more »
Team displays QueueCode application at expo
A new app created in collaboration between a Syracuse University and Le Moyne College student will give anyone the potential to create their own. The… Read more »
Year of the horse: Students prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year festivities
New Year’s Day may have been more than two weeks ago, but the Chinese New Year is just getting started. In Chinese culture, the lunar… Read more »
Alpine addicts: Students get their rush in SU's ski and snowboard program
Last year, the unusual weather conditions in Syracuse hindered the experiences of skiers and snowboarders alike. Ice overpowered the slopes and made for an unfavorable… Read more »
