Posts by Sarah Waldrip
Reflections on the Island of Aphrodite
These weeks flew by like the breeze. And they took on the characteristics of the breeze here in Cyprus, welcomed during the hottest days but detested when in search of a still beach to sleep on. There were moments of elation as well as moments of frustration and disappointment, but I don’t regret any bit of it. I learned that strangers can sometimes be the kindest in the room, that foreign...
Read MoreConquering the Cypriot Feast
For the past four weeks, my classmates and I have been here in Cyprus working toward a common goal: to film a documentary about the Cypriot mezé. The mezé, a very long and involved meal consisting of at least a dozen courses, is possibly one of the single most authentic Cypriot experiences any visitor could have; and in my opinion, every visitor to the island should try it at least once if they...
Read MoreMeeting the Meat Man
Growing up in America certainly has its advantages, but there are definitely some things we have missed out on as well. Some experiences are just impossible to find in the States, and one of them was brought to my attention when our Journalism class visited a local Cypriot butcher. It dawned on me when we walked into this tiny butcher shop that I had never in my entire life been inside one, or...
Read MoreHaloumi Family Business
Over and over, I am mesmerized in Cyprus. And it’s not the modernized cities, as fascinating as they are with their curious differences you don’t expect surprising you at every turn, but rather it’s the simple beauty of the common people’s homes. It is there, in the small homes and family residences outside the cities, where I find Cyprus to be the most charming, and...
Read MoreMedia Ethics are Universal
Our Journalism group had a unique opportunity to visit a local TV/Media station here in Nicosia this week, ANT1. Unlike in America, there is no FCC equivalent which mandates that TV and other forms of media operate independently of each other. At ANT1, they simultaneously deliver radio and television broadcasts, along with other print forms of content, and have a very limited number of...
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