Author: Aheli

• July 31, 2014

  Introduction to Swans: Edinburgh 2009

  In September 2009, I joined the Edinburgh University Boat Club Senior Women’s team with the impression that I was joining the ranks of some of Scotland’s (and England’s and Wales’) finest and most civilised rowers. From the moment they spotted me at the University Sport’s Club Fair, I heard tales of their “dedicated practices”, “dignified…

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  July 16, 2014

  Getting “Lost” In Bangkok

  Lost in Bangkok: I think Mindy Kaling put it best when she wrote in ” …I guess I’m just one of those weird kids who likes their parents too much.”* I feel you my favorite spirit animal. No seriously. I love my parents. It’s not because I’m an only child- though the whole showering me with…
• June 25, 2014

  World Cup Madness: A Look Back at South Africa

  It’s been a while since my last post.  This past month has been filled to the brim with my first college reunion, a business trip to cloudy Boca Raton to celebrate the 1 year launch of our company, a wonderful vacation to the Edinburgh for my best friend’s wedding reception, and an epic birthday celebration in…

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  June 11, 2014

  South African Service

  Airplane travel- you either love it or hate it. In the States, I feel most passengers default to the small victories like free check-in luggage or unexpected packets of blue corn chips. It easy to forget that the rest of the world has higher* standards. I was kindly reminded of this fact during a two…