What is it like to grow up in Caracas, Venezuela?

College, just as they promised from abroad, is a meeting place for a myriad of cultures that expand our worldview and leaves us wanting to explore the the world to meet them all. I remember the day of International Student Orientation and National Student Orientation. read more

Caracas, a already fast-paced and moving city, became more interesting thanks to daily political debate and discourse as I grew up. Everyday, one could hear banal conversations about weather and traffic religiously turn into a fierce political debate, just like in Georgetown. read more

Caracas is the largest city in Venezuela. It is the murder capital of the world. Venezuela has the highest murder rate of any nation. Since the revolution and Chavez's rose to power the country has descended into a terrible state. Maduro took over when Chavez died, and the downhill slide continues. read more