Today we drove all the way to Washington D.C. and had a discussion with staff members from Bread for the World. We spoke with them about this organization and how us, college students, have the ability to make a positive impact. One thing that stuck out to me was Stephanie’s conversation. She graduated with a communications degree from college and discussed the importance of social media. This was particularly interesting because individuals generally complain about the negative effects of social media, however, Stephanie highlighted the many benefits social media can bring to organizations. She educated us about the different strategies we can use to promote social media accounts and the significance behind each.
I experienced riding a D.C. metro for the first time. As a Floridian, I rarely have the opportunity to go underground. The moment we entered the underground tunnel, I felt like I was in a completely different country. I was a foreigner- I did not know which card to purchase or how to read the colorful maps. Luckily, a stranger randomly appeared and offered us his swipes. This simple act of kindness definitely made my day! Riding the metro felt like a roller coaster ride at an amusement park. We took two metros and arrived at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. This mall was massive: it consists of 4 floors and contains 144 stores. It was nice to see a crowd of people again since there are no major shopping malls in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. We ate at a Chinese restaurant called Yong Kang Street. I ordered a Chinese dish, shrimp and beef wonton noodles, that I have not eaten in a while since coming to Bucknell. Our meals were delicious and we bought boba tea afterwards.
Our final destination for the day was The Wharf. As we were driving to this location, we passed by beautiful buildings such as the U.S. Capitol and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. I visited Washington D.C. when I was younger, back in 2012; It is crazy to think that it has been a decade since I last visited D.C. I was getting deja vu moments in the back of my mind as we passed by these monumental structures I once went to. When we arrived and walked down to The Wharf, my mind was instantly blown away by how gorgeous the waterfront views were. There are world-class restaurants and shops to enjoy there. To finish off our day, we ate dinner at a fancy Mexican restaurant called Mi Vida. The view was breathtaking as the sun left a golden tint on the walls of the room. I had a wonderful time exploring Washington D.C. and loved bonding with my peers!
