letters from...
FOREWORD
Kevin McKelvey, Resident Director, SIM-UB Programs: A college classmate once invited me for Thanksgiving dinner at his family’s place in Maine (where they say, “you can’t get there from here”). They were right — I got hopelessly lost. Finally, I arrived well after the family had finished eating. Pitying me, my classmate’s mother made me a cup of tea. The brand was famous for its pithy sayings printed on the tag. Mine read: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”
Katie Fassbinder, Assistant Resident Director, SIM-UB Programs: I once read somewhere “wherever you go, there you are” and wanted to get that tattooed. It struck a chord with me that after 40 countries and a decade of studying, working, and traveling overseas that no matter where I go — I’m stuck with myself. Best to learn to enjoy your own companionship if you haven’t already. Especially if you’ve got a 30-hour journey home like mine.
Kenneth Tan, President, SIM-UB Student Council 2018: Hi UB, What an eventful year it has been! Throughout 2018, UBSC has rolled out tons of events (UBubble Soccer, UBmooving, UB Carnival, etc.), and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the school staff, UBSC members, and all those special individuals who had given their support! As the year approaches a close, the long-awaited holidays are almost here too, and it’s time to travel! To me, travel translates to a time of rest and relaxation. So, hopefully, may this issue of The Buffalo Horn serve as every inspiration you need to sate your wanderlust desires! :)
Trish Kaur, ½ Director of Publications, SIM-UB Student Council 2018: Hey there fellow UB-ians! It’s been an eventful 2018 with you guys and as it comes to a close, The Buffalo Horn releases its sixth issue. Get ready to be whisked away into the spirit of traveling. Once again, what a stellar effort from the publications crew for putting together this magazine. It would never have been possible without them. I’d also like to thank all of you guys for supporting us in this journey. Stay awesome!
Chia Eu Jinn, ½ Director of Publications, SIM-UB Student Council 2018: Hey hey people, it’s ya boi. Happy fall semester to all! It’s been a pleasure to be on this journey with everyone thus far. As we all set our sights on our assignment and final exams these coming months, let’s not forget the well-deserved holidays that await us at the end of the road. Our new edition is all about the holidays awaiting us, so soak up the details and get planning for your rewarded holidays and ponder the Spirit of Travel (good read by the way, on page 36). Bon Voyage!
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