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Some Difficulties Abroad

My third and fourth weeks in Berlin have been difficult! After the initial excitement of arriving, I have had enormous trouble accommodating the local...
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Two Weeks of Classical Music

My first weeks here have been full of the most fantastic music! My first day arriving I had a lesson with Walter Seyfarth, a...
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Takos, Xips, and Cheeto Land

I can’t help but roll my eyes a little every time I hear someone complain about Catalan. “I literally cannot understand anything they’re saying.”...
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Face to Face with Fog

I remember when I first arrived in Beijing, I didn’t even know it. Gazing out the window of my aircraft, I thought we were...
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When in Mexico

The past couple of weeks in Mexico have gone pretty well! My classes have been very engaging. They are a mix of seminars and...
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The Hospital that Heals Everyone

In the 5 weeks that I have been in Spain, I have visited a lot of places. Weeks 1 and 2, for example, took...
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New Places, New Adventures, New Feelings

It’s time for a recap of week 3 and 4!  For starters, I’ll give an update on the academics. My disappointment has settled in...
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2nd In Country Post

I am about 5 days from leaving Barcelona and it has been an incredible experience. However, during this trip, I have been fortunate enough...
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Eis Eis Eis

Eis or ice cream is a staple here for the summer, especially when it’s upwards 90°F. There’s no air conditioning in buildings and apartments....
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Final Week in Belgrade

In our final week in Belgrade, I certainly have a wide range of topics to reflect upon. This last week has been focused on...
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