I feel like half of the fear of studying abroad comes from the getting there bit. Airports are kind of intimidating. There are so many things to remember, especially when you’re traveling alone! You have to go through security, find the right gate, and double check that you’re at the right gate because there’s a …
Tag Archives: Philosophy
Tackling My Bucket List
Mahpiohanzia – (n.) the disappointment of being unable to fly, unable to stretch out your arms and vault into the air, having finally shrugged off the ballast of your own weight and ignited the fuel tank of unfulfilled desires you’ve been storing up since before you were born. This may be a fabricated word; however, I …
Matějská Pout’ – St. Matthew’s Fair
NOTICE: Due to a high volume of both homework and travel, the events described in this blog post (and most that will follow) occurred multiple weeks ago. Please enjoy regardless 🙂 Nothing boosts my motivation to conquer a hefty to-do list more than the necessity of completing it in order to enjoy a planned activity. …
The Wolves
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of traveling to one of Spain’s finest national parks: Lago de Sanabria. Even though our program has 35 students, only a select 12 could go, given the awesome, peculiar nature of this trip. We were going to a place of natural solace, a place with distinct beauty, …
An Extra Early Alarm
That first sliver of sun emerging from behind the buildings reminds me of the way it feels when you’re holding a newborn baby in your arms. You wonder how such a tiny human can even exist when suddenly an illuminating smile spreads across their precious little face. It’s that awe-inspiring sense of hope that I am …
Darkness and Light
Opposites emphasize one another. Contrast refines prominence, allowing positive and negative moments to be felt more intensely. It’s misery that provides joy with a purpose. Darkness cannot be defined without talking about light. Death brings meaning to life itself. My weekend in Poland serves as a reminder that these worn out clichés do contain a great …
Cheira Bem, Cheira a Lisboa
This past weekend IES took us on a trip to Portugal. To be completely honest, as far as weather is concerned, the last two or three weeks in Salamanca have been… less than ideal. That’s to say, every single day for a pretty much constant 18-21 days, we have enjoyed a frigid cold rain. …
Traveling by Train
Trains have surpassed cars on my mental list “Favorite Modes of Transportation”. Don’t get me wrong, I miss driving already and nothing beats scream-singing “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind with maximum volume. But traveling by train opens the door to copious new possibilities. The convenient public transportation in Prague quickly became something I appreciate …
Running with the Bulls
Last week was “El Carnaval” in Spain. Traditionally, this time was designated for the people to, well, purge themselves before Lent. Carnival doesn’t have the same religious implications as it once did, but that doesn’t stop the party. For about a week (sometimes more), people eat, drink, and are merry in celebrations all around the world! Last …
Aimlessly Wandering
Passing a previously unnoticed quirky little shop or marveling at a building usually overlooked along a daily route are common occurrences here. Regardless of location, everyone typically recalls the perplexity of discovering something cool only blocks away from home after having settled in weeks, months, or even years ago. Yesterday alone, it happened to me …
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