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Posted on September 5, 2012

Sorry for the ridiculous shortage of blog posts in the last few weeks- lets just say my crazy Chilean life has been keeping really busy! To keep things (somewhat) brief and to prevent everyone who …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Alps, Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, skiing, study abroad, UW-madison

A Spoonful of Sugar

Posted on August 27, 2012

In my tennis class the other day, my professor gave us a lecture on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices, since it was raining and the courts were wet. He stressed some random topics, like how …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison

Cajón del Maipo

Posted on August 16, 2012

Exactly one month ago today, I arrived at SCL Airport of Santiago, Chile. It has literally taken me close to an entire month just to gather my bearings and learn my way around my new …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Cajon del Maipo, Chile, Heather Smaby, hiking, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison

The Orphan at the Pizzeria

Posted on August 13, 2012

So after 2 long weeks of trying out classes, moving around things in my schedule, and convincing the admissions lady at my university to let me into various courses, I finally have my official class …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison1 Comment

The Blonde-Haired Gringa

Posted on August 8, 2012

I knew coming to Chile I was going to stick out. I have blond hair, am 5 feet 10 inches tall, and speak Spanish with a Wisconsin accent. How could anyone not know I was …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison

1st Day of School!

Posted on August 8, 2012

I feel like I am a freshman all over again. Actually, maybe being a freshman was easier- at least I knew the language all my peers and professors were speaking around me. Obviously that is …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, first day of class, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison

Chilean Differences

Posted on July 30, 2012

Living in a foreign country means I get to have all kinds of awesome adventures and see amazing places that I never could have dreamed of. But it also means that I start to notice …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison

Apples and Milk

Posted on July 30, 2012

It is crazy to think that only 5 nights ago, I was sitting at home in Neenah with my family, playing Settlers of Catan and thinking of last minute items to pack in my suitcase …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison1 Comment

The Spirit of Adventure

Posted on July 13, 2012

My family loves to travel. Every summer since I can remember, we have loaded up the car with ridiculous amounts of clothing, food, and entertainment before embarking on a lengthy drive across part of the …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, Heather Smaby, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison

It sure is Chile today

Posted on May 15, 2012

Yes, I know. This line is basically the definition of corny. But for the past few months, it has become very popular with my younger sisters, who feel the need to keep reminding me that …

Posted in Central/South America, Chile, Fall 2012, Heather Smaby, Returned StudentTagged Chile, International Academic Programs, Santiago, study abroad, UW-madison
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