Constant reminders of Germany’s past are part of what makes Berlin an open city that revolves around public discussion, said Peter Tokofsky, head of academic programs at the J. Paul Getty Museum and adjunct professor of Germanic languages.
Author Archives: Elizabeth Case
_UCLA professors abroad search for “˜God’ particle to answer life questions_
As we stepped off the tram 100 meters away from the Swiss-French border, a huge, bronze globe dominated the skyline. The sign in front read “CERN: Accelerating Science.”
_Europeans see post-9/11 U.S. differently as result of Iraq War_
Sept. 11 in Berlin is a normal day.
Case Study: _Settling on a living space when abroad: homestay, apartment or dorm_
On a weekday night, I sat down at the table with my host family as my temporary mother, Sabine, carried out a steaming dish of baked cauliflower and cheese and sat it down next to the schnitzel. Pouring herself a glass of sparkling water, she motioned for me to begin eating.
_CASE STUDY: Oslo massacre inspires tolerance and an activist spirit for a more open society_
After nine years of meticulous planning, Anders Behring Breivik drove to Norway’s capital on July 22 with a car full of fertilizer set to explode.
Case Study: _Bruin reporter dives into study abroad in Berlin_
After a nine-hour flight from San Francisco to Düsseldorf, two hours in the terminal, an hour and a half delayed on the tarmac and another hour in the air, I had arrived at my final destination.
At UCLA juggling club practice, students of all levels improve their skills and tricks
Red, purple and gold flash on the grass next to Janss Steps as three jugglers pass clubs.