Scroll to Top


Gabrielle van Welie

Gabrielle van Welie is an editorial intern at RISMedia. She often refers to her living quarters as “the shoe box” or “the closet,” but admits it is a definite upgrade from undergrad dorms. She’s the token millennial, international, bilingual, and postgrad staff member. If perks come with said status, it remains to be seen. When Gabrielle is not complaining about her living arrangement, the life of the immigrant, or the patriarchy, she can be found downing a jar of Nutella and crying over Mr. Robot.

As a certifiable bilingual who has spent years trying to become trilingual, I can vouch for the veracity of total immersion being the best language teacher....

Congratulations: you’re still in time for some spring cleaning! Was that a groan? Come on! There’s still weeks left before the end of the season,...

How many blocks make up a neighborhood? In Clarksville’s case: nine. But don’t let the fun-sized specs fool you. This tiny Austin neighborhood has...

Remember backyards? Those things we’ve been ignoring for the past four months? They’re back! They might not be looking as sharp as they did before...

Reasons I want to become a homeowner: To gain independence and "Legitimate Adult" status Be eligible to participate in “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” To...

Have you ever envisioned living in one of your favorite fictional towns? I’ve personally dreamt of living in Stars Hollow—albeit for a short period...

Dog owners are infamous for providing their furry ones with a better lifestyle than their own. For instance, you might recall the time Paris Hilton had...

Have you ever dreamed of becoming the most followed person on Instagram? Do you love Tex-Mex food? Then you should probably take out a $3 million loan...

Doctors, lawyers, and reporters. There are so many shows about them. But what about the rest of us? What about the nice people who help you sell your apartment?...

Audubon, Columbia Park and Sheridan are just some of the areas that make up Northeast, Minneapolis. Unlike the other neighborhoods I’ve covered in this...