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 …
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The Orphan at the Pizzeria
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 …
The Blonde-Haired Gringa
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 …
1st Day of School!
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 …
Chilean Differences
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 …
Apples and Milk
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 …
The Spirit of Adventure
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 …
It sure is Chile today
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 …