Here it is, one year later. 372 days ago, I boarded the plane: destination Buenos Aires. I can’t believe it. My first semester was extremely challenging. With an unbridled idealism, I expected myself to be …
Jessica Seline
A not-so-typical 21st
Almost twelve months ago, when I arrived to Argentina, I had reservations about celebrating my birthday in another country. After all, what a shame it would be turning 21, perhaps the most widely revered birthday …
Cultural Niche
The whole time I’ve been in Buenos Aires, I’ve had an internal debate with myself: Do I actually like living in the big city? After all, growing up in Apple Valley and going to school …
New Semester: New Space, New Sport, New School(s)
So as I’m finding myself getting done with midterms, and my friends in the US are finished with their semesters or graduated from college (!), I know it’s about time that I finally write a …
“Same City, New Perspective”
Here I am, after my long, relaxing winter break, in Buenos Aires for Study Abroad, Round Two. The city hasn’t changed much. Santa Fe Avenue is still bustling with screeching motorcycles, honking cars, and grumbling …
Tough Decisions
Before I begin with the post, I want to let you know that this post is a little dated. It was written over my break when I was back in the U.S. Like I said …
Misplaced
When you hear the word “misplaced” it brings to mind an object being lost, set down in an area where it doesn’t belong, and then cannot be found again. But “misplaced” also has another definition: …
Long Time, No Post
Yes, I’ll admit, I’ve fallen off of the “blogging train” for quite some time now. Actually, three months to be exact. But now that I have a working laptop (knock on wood), have my “summer” …
Bolivia: General Reflections
I have always heard that travel changes you. And whether or not that is true, I feel I have most experienced that sensation on my Bolivia trip. Perhaps it’s because it has been my most …
Bolivia: Lake Titicaca Area
From La Paz, the five of us continued on our way to Copacabana. We survived the ferry ride across the lake and saw the picturesque city nestled between two hills. We arrived to the hostel …