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On Saying Our Goodbyes to Amman

making maqloobeh

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This past week was our last week of classes at Al Ahliyya Amman University.  Things are quickly coming to an end here in Jordan, and so like all study abroad kids afflicted with end-of-the-year-itis, we’re trying to accomplish as much as possible in the next two weeks. Today, we had our lovely Arabic teacher over [...]

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We’re Not in Brussels Anymore…

Manneken Pis

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Our host mom, Martine, was watering flowers in the front yard when my roommate and I were leaving for our farewell dinner with the rest of the ISA gang. We hesitated on our way out — wait… is this the last time we’re seeing each other? Ever? We tried to express our gratitude. “Martine, merci, [...]

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Honorary Vegetarianism

The asado complete with lots of meat!

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Two weeks ago I hopped on an airplane with about 25 other ISA students and saw the wonderful world of Misiones, Argentina. That includes the ruins of the Jesuit Mission, the Guarani community and rain forest, and the magical Iguazu Falls themselves. Though the entire trip was memorable and certainly nothing I’ll soon forget, there [...]

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La música y el baile en Buenos Aires

La Bomba De Tiempo

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One of my favorite things about Buenos Aires is all the live music and dance. The Tango of course is EVERYWHERE and you can find somewhere to watch a free show almost every night. It is a beautiful dance especially when accompanied by a live band. Buenos Aires was of course the home of Tango [...]

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How to Fall in Love with Brussels

Andrew Bird performance at Cirque Royale

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Nearly nine months ago, I arrived in Brussels with one backpack, one suitcase, and not much else. I was easily excitable. I was nervous. I was uncomfortable. I was overwhelmed by city life, by options, by people. And here we are. Nine months later. I’m leaving Brussels in a week, as easily the best year [...]

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