My first two months in Santiago, Chile!! ‘Cachai po weĂłn?’ 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
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My First Month in Santiago, Chile
Perth, WA: The One Where I Participate in Stuff
So I’ve now been in Australia for just over seven weeks and have finally found the time to update this blog! I’m now five weeks into actual studies here at UWA and the main difference I’ve noticed compared to the
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
Read morePerth, WA: The One Where I Go Upside Down
Hi, my name’s Frazer and I’m a 3rd year History and Politics studying for a year at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Now, I know that if you’re reading this you’re most likely a Southampton student looking at
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