This spring transfer students from France started their journey at Winthrop University. Coming to America means a huge culture shock for most French students. I decided to ask a few students what stereotypes they had initially heard about America and how that changed after getting here. To my surprise most students said that they had always heard that American people were genuinely nice, especially in South Carolina. Below is a link to a video capturing the french students impressions of America.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkGc0qFLYaA&feature=youtu.be
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Hardin Garden at Winthrop University
The Hardin Garden
photo cred: Winthrop University
Winthrop University's Hardin Garden was completed in Spring 2011. A class project recently led me to find out a little more about the Hardin Garden.
I was asked to find out more information about the garden. The garden was made possible by a generous donation from Patricia Carter, a 1969 graduate from Winthrop University. The design of the garden is mimicked by the "Golden Section," a principle that can be found in the pyramids of Egypt, Notre Dame Cathedral and many other pieces of art and nature.
As I walked around the garden I finally noticed all the intricate details that was poured into the design of the garden. So many little things surprised me. A small section is designed to allow nature and man-made objects work together to form art. So many details make this garden a beautiful place to visit and relax. When you're not looking at the art pieces placed throughout the garden you can wander over to the several waterfalls that are placed in the garden.
A small Utopia among Winthrop's campus.
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