Hey guys! Welcome to Episode 2 of my Blogging no Brasil series on the Study Abroad blog. In this part I will be looking at one of the funner parts of being an exchange student – even better if you’re in
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Blogging no Brasil: Episode 2
Getting to know Brazil
Two months have flown by and Brazil is starting to feel like home! On the down side, it is getting hotter each week, which doesn’t bode well for the Summer months… (by January I will probably have turned into a
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My first two months in Santiago, Chile!! ‘Cachai po weón?’ Three essential words you’ll need when in Chile! Chilean Spanish is one of a kind – the speed at which they speak and the endless number of modismos mean that even fluent Spanish
Read moreSettling in
So I’ve been in Brazil for almost five weeks now and it’s definitely been a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The first week was great, the second was more difficult as culture shock set in, and I think I’m now gradually
Read moreThe Year Abroad in Chile: What it is, isn’t, and what it could be…
Looking back… Before leaving the UK I was told that the Year Abroad: Will be the best year of my life. Will only be enjoyed if I join dozens of societies and make many friends. Will change who I am.
Read moreBlogging no Brasil: Episode 1
Well I’ve officially arrived in Brazil – I genuinely can’t believe it!!! A quick introduction about me for anyone coming new to this blog. My name is Stephen and I am currently a 3rd year Modern Languages student at the
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