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Back in the US.

September 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Well, it sure has been awhile… this will probably be my last (current) post, although I may go back and fill in the entries I never wrote from Semana Santa, Germany, my homecoming, and all that jazz. >>
Overall, life at home has been… interesting. My summer was uneventful, and just kind of weird to tell [...]

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Tags: Spain · advice · reverse culture shock · shameless self-promotion

Leaving home to come home… & Roma :)

May 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Hey all~
Buona Sera, from Italia! I’m not sure if I ever mentioned that I had traveling plans after my semester ended… I’ve been here in Rome with my uncle this weekend, and tomorrow I’m leaving for Germany for 10 days! I feel EXTREMELY lucky to have this opportunity and I’m looking forward to it! I’m [...]

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Tags: Germany · Granada · Italy · Madrid · Roma · Spain · advice · classes · dance · food · going out · host family · reverse culture shock · travel

Aventuras de cocer..

February 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment

I was going to write a few weeks ago, so happy late Valentine’s Day! If anyone is wondering, it actually is celebrated here too. As if the Spaniards needed another excuse for PDA! There were tons of couples being all lovey-dovey today, and all the shops have been selling flowers and cards and all that [...]

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Tags: France · Granada · Paris · Spain · advice · classes · food · host family

Back in Granada!

February 10th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Sorry for the delay in updates! I am back from my excursion and I must say that I had a wonderful time! It feels good to be back “home” though, and I’m getting a little nervous/excited to start classes, tomorrow!! I got my schedule today and was a little surprised to see the level that [...]

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Tags: Dublin · France · Granada · Ireland · Paris · Spain · advice · classes · cultural differences · host family · pictures & video · travel

Observations

February 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

I have a list of things I want to talk about going in my mind, so I think I’ll write that out now!
*Most public bathrooms here are a) very gross b) only available for customers to use (and are occasionally guarded by security to make sure) and c) have 2 faucets, one for hot and [...]

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Tags: Dublin · Ireland · advice · cultural differences · going out · travel