Bernadette Myers

Columnist

Bernadette is a junior from Prairie Village majoring in English, Italian and European Studies. She is a columnist for the Kansan, and this is her first semester on staff. She is currently studying abroad in Bologna, Italy.

Recent Stories

Myers: An Italian home away from home

The concept of "home" is ever changing. Acclimating to new environments can make home feel like only a house.

Myers: Teaching Italians about the west

While teaching an English course in Bologna, Italy, the stereotypical "cowboy" picture becomes the visualization of foreign students. The only way to solve this stereotype is, of course, to do the "Cha-cha."

Myers: Dealing with Tough Teachers

Getting the wrong impression of a teacher can destroy your class experience. Overcoming barriers is worth the effort.

Myers: Immerse yourself when studying abroad

Don't go to a foreign country without embracing the culture.

Myers: Taking a lesson from Italian dining

The Italian way of eating is much healthier than the American way.

Myers: Understanding the world through language

Learning a language is the best way to understand a society.

Myers: An American in Bologna

Studying abroad in Bologna, Italy, Bernadette Myers contrasts Italian education and American education.

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