At Seattle Central College, international students pay $4,341.66 per quarter for 20 credits compared to the $1,945.70 domestic students pay for the same. Altogether, international students fund 5% of Central’s total operating revenue and often…
Posts published by “Sophia Bruscato”
Sophia is an internationally published author with her book Primeira Pessoa, as well as a young classical singer. Born and raised in Brazil, she believes the greatest role of a writer is to bring forth the truth, the honesty, and the humanity that echoes within each one of us.
Navigating the Global Campus: Evan Franulovich’s International Programs podcast “Conversations with!”
Sophia BruscatoHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be an international student in the United States? Perhaps you’re considering making the leap yourself. If so, Evan Franulovich’s podcast is a resource offering various perspectives on…
OP-ED: How listening to happy music helped me through my depression, and why I think it’ll help you too
Sophia BruscatoIn the last couple years of middle school, I had just discovered the wonders of wearing headphones at all times. As I became an older teenager, I switched from my obsession with Katy Perry to…
A questionable modern spin on Baroque music: Seattle Opera opens season with Handel’s Alcina
Sophia BruscatoEvery time I experience live music, something shifts inside of me. That wasn’t any different for Seattle Opera’s opening night of “Alcina” — composed by Frideric Handel and libretto by Riccardo Broschi — on Oct. 14.…
Hudson and Hollingsworth dodge the tough questions: a recap of the Seattle City Council Debate at Seattle Central College
Sophia BruscatoSeattle Central College welcomed District 3 city council candidates Joy Hollingsworth and Alex Hudson to debate at Broadway Performance Hall Tuesday, Oct. 10. Moderated by journalists Greg Copeland of King 5, Cesar Canizales of Converge…
Lush Computation: bridging the gap between technology and humanity through art, M. Rosetta Hunter Gallery’s Fall show
Sophia BruscatoSeattle Central College’s M. Rosetta Hunter Gallery is set to host an exhibition that transcends the boundaries of art, technology, and humanity. Or, rather, connects them. Titled “Lush Computation” and curated by Meghan Elizabeth Trainor,…
Sex, drugs, and death at the Seattle Opera: a timeless performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata” in all its grandeur
Sophia BruscatoWith its closing performance on May 21, the Seattle Opera featured Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s much loved tale, “La Traviata” (The Fallen Woman). The production featured South African singer Vuvu Mpofo and German singer Mané…
Earlier in May, students gathered in room BE1110 for a conversation with Dr. Bradley Lane, the Interim President of Seattle Central College (SCC). Dr. Lane was accompanied by Interim Vice President of Student Services Kao…
Coming of age rituals are an ancient and common human practice, present in many, if not all, cultures in some way or another. Romans would offer their bullas (protection necklaces given to them at birth)…
To explore one’s surroundings not only means engaging with a region’s history and origins, but also establishing an inspiring connection with those whose cultures shaped one’s own. In a globalized world, each place now bears pieces of each other, and by discovering the peculiarities of a region, one may discover those of distant places or times.