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Fall 2013

Great Australian Road Trip

Posted on September 30, 2013

Well, spring break (or mid semester break as they call it here) has officially come and gone, and I’m sad to say that I’m about halfway through the semester. How on earth that happened so …

Posted in Australia, Elora Majumdar, Fall 2013, Oceania, Returned StudentTagged Australia, Elora Majumdar, International Academic Programs, study abroad, Sydney, UW-madison

Crossing Cultures

Posted on September 26, 2013

As part of the Classroom Connections program I am participating in, I’ve been communicating with a high school class in Madison, Wisconsin. As the students are currently doing a unit on “The Art of Crossing …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, Returned StudentTagged classroom connections, Fez, International Academic Programs, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, study abroad, UW-madison

The Smells of Fez

Posted on September 25, 2013

Morocco is a land of color, culture, beauty and history. But without a doubt, it is a country of smells – smells that I fondly consider a part of my life here. I wake up …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, Returned StudentTagged Fez, International Academic Programs, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, smells of Fez, study abroad, UW-madison

First Days in My New World

Posted on September 16, 2013

I’m a week into my life in this new, surreal world.  I arrived a few days earlier than the other students, and arriving in Fez, Morocco by myself was probably the most catastrophic and rewarding …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Morocco, Returned Student, Sierra Buehlman BarbeauTagged Fez, International Academic Programs, Morocco, Sierra Buehlman Barbeau, study abroad, UW-madison

Rooftop

Posted on September 16, 2013

There’s nothing like the sound of the call to prayer from my rooftop as evening sets in. From where I sit, I have a perfect view of the entire medina. Behind me lie the surrounding …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, Returned StudentTagged Fez, International Academic Programs, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, rooftop, study abroad, UW-madison2 Comments

An American’s Observations

Posted on September 16, 2013

This fascinating life is becoming less of a mystery and more of a reality. I just want to share some thoughts and observations about everyday Moroccan life. Thoughts on careers: In case anyone is wondering, …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Morocco, Returned Student, Sierra Buehlman BarbeauTagged Fez, International Academic Programs, Morocco, Sierra Buehlman Barbeau, study abroad, UW-madison

School? What School?

Posted on September 10, 2013

G’day mates! Classes are in full swing, yet I frequently forget that I’m in Australia to STUDY abroad. The vibe here is so relaxed it’s easy to forget that I have a book to read by …

Posted in Australia, Elora Majumdar, Fall 2013, Oceania, Returned StudentTagged Australia, Elora Majumdar, International Academic Programs, study abroad, Sydney, UW-madison

Home Sweet Home

Posted on September 10, 2013

When I first met my new mom, we could not communicate in words at all. She doesn’t know one word of English and I know about two words in Arabic, which at the time, I …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, Returned StudentTagged Fez, host family, International Academic Programs, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, study abroad, UW-madison

Plane Thoughts

Posted on September 9, 2013

In a few hours when my plane touches down in Morocco, I will be completely out of my comfort zone. I am actually pretty scared. Sitting here on the plane right now, I’m trying to …

Posted in Africa, Fall 2013, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, Returned StudentTagged arrival, Fez, International Academic Programs, Kendra Burpee, Morocco, plane travel, study abroad, UW-madison

There is no bad weather…

Posted on September 5, 2013

So I’ve finally settled in to the little town of Bø and this is the view from my house. Not bad. We officially started the semester on August 15th, which I was a little surprised …

Posted in Alyx Knudson, Europe, Fall 2013, Norway, Returned StudentTagged Alyx Knudson, Bo, International Academic Programs, Lifjell, Norway, study abroad, UW-madison
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