St. Louis is a fun city with many
things to do Washington
University has a great location in
the city. Just across from campus is the St.
Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical
Gardens. Also, walking distance
from the school, you can find a lot of cafes and places to
eat.
Another major attraction is the
St. Louis
Arch . This
monument is very impressive, at the base there is a museum and
you can take a ride to the top of the structure. At the very
top, about 630 feet above ground, there is a viewing
area. I had the
opportunity to take the tour to the very top. This tour is a
real treat. People are transported in sealed pod containers
with a five person capacity. Each pod is pulled to the top by
a pulley mechanism. The viewing area is
amazing; you have a 360 degrees view of St. Louis city.
At the
St. Louis University we stay in apartment style housing for
research students called Village East. This complex has a pool
and volleyball courts close by. During the summer the
apartment complex has get togethers like Barbecues and other
fun activities.
My
working team has four students. We work in close proximity to
each other in the same office. This is really helpful, because
we can provide each other immediate assistance whenever we
need it.