On Oct. 10, I will have been in Europe for two months. In that time, whenever I’m not hopping from city to city, I have tried my best to immerse myself in Luxembourg’s culture. Whether that's through trying new foods or visiting monuments around the country, I have found some of my favorite places ever within Luxembourg.
As soon as I found out that I would be studying in Luxembourg for the fall semester, I immediately started planning one trip: going to Paris for my 21st birthday. Over the weekend of Sept. 12, my plan finally came to fruition.
On Aug. 19, the Miami University John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) welcomed its Fall 2026 class. New and familiar faces huddled in a group outside the arrival gates, waiting to get a shuttle either to their new apartment or the Differdange Chateau where classes are held each week. I was among this sea of students, impatiently waiting to settle into my home for the next four months.
For the past nine months, I have been preparing myself for the journey that will ultimately define my early 20s: studying abroad.
For the past 78 years, the first Monday in May has signified the biggest event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met): the Met Gala. Celebrities, billionaires and designers pay thousands of dollars to take part in one of the biggest nights in fashion, and I eat it up every time.
Nestled on a plot along College Street, the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) has been a place where locals and Miami University students alike can go to express their love of art and creativity. Over 25 years, the OCAC has grown into an integral part of the Oxford community.
Miami University Fashion and Design (MUF&D) hosted its 20th annual fashion show April 25. This year’s theme, “Allure,” was inspired by the mystique and intrigue that have followed MUF&D for 20 years. The show was one of the organization’s largest yet, with 1,700 tickets sold and 2,400 viewers watching via live stream.
Despite the rainy weather, the Oxford Bee Festival brought out dozens of locals, students and vendors alike. The festival kicked off Saturday, April 18, with the O.A.T.S. & Honey 5k/10k in the morning and vendors and inflatables setting up along High Street in the afternoon.
For years, the fashion world has captivated thousands of people — Miami is no exception. Over the past 20 years, Miami University Fashion and Design (MUF&D) has hosted its annual fashion show, showcasing the designs of fashion and non-fashion majors alike. With over 900 members, MUF&D is Miami’s largest student-run organization.
Broadway actor, singer, TikTok icon and former Disney Channel star Kevin Chamberlin visited Oxford as part of Miami University’s lecture series on April 6.