Submissions – Issue 1

Global Impressions publishes short reflective essays (500-750 words) by members of the Smith College community that address what it means to be a global citizen today.

We are currently accepting submissions for our second issue: “Adapting.”

a·dapt

[uh-dapt]

verb (used with object)

1. to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted
themselves to the change quickly. He adapted the novel for movies.

verb (used without object)

2. to adjust oneself to different conditions, environment, etc.: to adapt easily to all
circumstances.

Origin: 
1605–15;  < Latin adaptāre  to fit, adjust, perhaps via French adapter.  See ad-, apt

 

We want to know how living abroad has changed you. How have you modified your way of thinking, outlook on the world, modes of self-expression, habits, appearance, preferences, etc.? What experience challenged your beliefs the most? What are the benefits and drawbacks to adapting to a foreign culture?

 Submissions will be accepted through September 19, 2014.

For submission guidelines, please click here.