The Odyssey on Campus

I have previously posted on my blog about the note worthy, relatable and interesting reads that come from the college forum of The Odyssey. Frequently you can see these different articles posted on friend's timeline and your news feeds on Facebook as people find relatable "on-point" articles such as how you grew up in the state your in or a letter to your best friend. 

It is an online social content platform for young writers to express relatable and current material.There are different categories of topics, genres of writing and also lengths of the articles. If you search in their search bar different articles will pop up either related or similar to what you are searching! Some of the topics include important figures, politics, college, friends and love life. 

This semester I have been writing for the Saint Michael's chapter of the Odyssey and it has been great so far! Different from this blog, the Odyssey challenges me to write in a different way about a variety of topics and opinions. So far I have summarized the feelings of being a college senior, touched on different motivational quotes for a long week and what can happen when you aren't constantly on your phone. Now there are multiple writers for Saint Michael's and it is completely student run! 

To check out the Saint Michael's posts, click on the image below!

And for my articles thus far, click on the image below!

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Good Eats: SMC Area

Not to say the dining hall on campus is the only option and that it's easily accessible, sometimes you might want to get off campus with friends to get a bite to eat! Usually my friends and I will do the occasional brunch (Alliot brunch is always a weekend highlight though!) or to hangout together before heading home for break. Between Winooski and Burlington there are so many good restaurants within a short mile radius of campus! Some of these places you absolutely have to try out because they all have different styles of food and have something for everyone! For the Saint Mike's area, here are some suggestions:

Our House Bistro - Winooski Circle

Our House fits the bill for "twisted comfort food" as it has some of the best mac and cheese around.
There is a lot to the menu besides just staple comfort foods as they put a twist on classic favorites. My personal favorite is the hamburger mac and cheese...heaven.

Tiny Thai - Winooski Circle

Another Winooski Circle favorite is Tiny Thai which has great offers for a solid amount of food. If you like Thai food or are looking to try it this is absolutely the place to go! There are a bunch of other restaurants in the Winooski Circle such as Sneakers and Misery Loves Company, so if you get the chance pop around to them because they are all a hit!

Athen's Diner - Colchester, VT

I went to Athen's Diner for the first time this year, and why I haven't gone before is a bit beyond me. It is a awesome local spot and their breakfast is hard to beat, If you love a good Sunday brunch out, this is the place to go. I recommend the skillets because they are essentially perfection, in a breakfast meal.

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Sweetwaters - Burlington, VT

Jumping from breakfast to dinner, if you are looking for a good dinner spot to splurge a little this is a great place to check out. It is reasonably priced and has awesome food! There is a little something for everyone and they have a great atmosphere in the restaurant from the inside area to the patio outside. I would absolutely check out their apps, when I went I split a few different options and it was super yummy!

American Flatbread - Burlington, VT

This is a chain restaurant but if you are looking for a good pizza place, this is an awesome spot. I have gone multiple times over my time here at Saint Mike's and it is always a good group favorite. They have a variety of different pizza's and also offers brunch. And who doesn't love a good pizza?

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