"Upright" is a show that blends humor and drama to explore various themes while taking viewers on a spontaneous and turbulent journey across the Australian outback. The characters' lessons and experiences reflect the complexities of real-life relationships and personal growth, both pivotal components of existence. In this entry, I outline this hidden gem of a story's impact on me as an audience member and how it proves that outlandish stories often deliver the most takeaways.
It is no question that architecture and archaeology are universally different in many categories. Architecture, being the art of building or designing structures, isn’t quite a scientific study. Granted, some components to architecture do involve scientific approaches and mathematical thinking; however, the overall field isn’t necessarily a branch of science. On the other hand, archaeology qualifies as a form of science...
Most people are familiar with the saying, “It’s not goodbye. It's ‘see you later’.” Although I may have utilized that angle while parting from my college friends, I had a much more contrasting reaction when saying goodbye to the physical location of Old Town Orange. I lived in the heart of Orange for the past four years. What brought me there was my enrollment in Chapman University, a school that is a hidden gem. I distinctly remember the first time I flew out to tour the campus. Although I was invested in absorbing information about the school and admissions, and all that jazz, what sold me on wanting to move there was the simply adorable, humble, and subtle town that Chapman calls home.