One reason why I am taking off a semester here in the U.S. and studying in a foreign country as opposed to doing a "study abroad program is because of things like this: The following two quotes are from students participating in study abroad programs. "I arrived this afternoon at 1 and met the study abroad people at the airport who helped us get taxis to our apartments. my … [Read more...] about Avoid Study Abroad Programs Like The Plague
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Gettin In Gear
I submitted my application to the Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires last Wednesday. My former Spanish teacher finished writing the recommendation letter last Wednesday at 1 and I was elated, realizing how real this all is. 7 months in South America. Let me repeat that. 7 months in South America! I think the excitement went to my head since I made some bonehead moves. I … [Read more...] about Gettin In Gear