One of the scariest things about the year abroad is the idea of being out of your comfort zone and having to push yourself to talk to native people and make friends with people who potentially wouldn’t be your cup
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Better late than never
Bittersweet return
Thankfully the holidays in Chile feel like they are never-ending so I made the most of it and went home for a couple weeks in February. Before I arrived I joked with friends that it would be fun if it
Read moreNot your typical Christmas
I would normally spend Christmas with my family, stuffing my face, and lounging about on the sofa, so I guess this one was no exception. Almost. I was munching my way through snacks, but not a delicious roast dinner, and
Read moreNoviembre
I have just got back from Peru so apologies for this entry being a little late. The beginning of November was fairly stressful. One of the biggest academic differences between Southampton and la Católica is the term dates. Here, you
Read moreThree months in and still pale.
October was a mix between being burdened with numerous assignments but at the same time realising that I did not have long left of my first semester at la Católica. Before I came I only knew of two people that
Read moreBuena onda, buena fonda
Everything seemed to be going swimmingly until a load of exams all came at once. One of the things I have struggled with here is managing my time. So much is happening all the time, and I try to say
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