Guys, my spanish ... sucks. So bad. As part of my degree, it's compulsory that I have to study spanish before I go for my in-country study, aka "intercambio". This has been happening since the start of 2013, and honestly, I should be pretty sweet to hold semi-decent conversations. This is not the case. For shame … Continue reading uh-oh. mi español no es bueno.
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10th 11th 12th
Last week I finally attended a long-awaited meeting re: ICS Spain 2015. Many things were covered (information overload!) and I was able to meet students who are here on exchange from my host university, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and suss things out. We covered: passports visa applications student residence cards police checks consulate visits … Continue reading 10th 11th 12th
realisations & sentiments
As I was crossing the iconic Harbour Bridge this afternoon on my bus ride home and overlooked the gorgeous harbour, I came to the realisation that I won't be living in a coastal city next year. The thought hit me straight in the face. This may not seem like a 'big deal' to you and … Continue reading realisations & sentiments
“I should really be saving money”: A how-to with Angelica
Sound familiar? You just said it yesterday didn't you? I know I've said this or thought this way more than the maximum allowance. Well, maybe I can help you out a bit. Keep reading to find out how! After reflecting on the past year, I've come to the realisation that I'm actually not that bad … Continue reading “I should really be saving money”: A how-to with Angelica
note to self
“Travel is never a matter of money but of courage. I spent a large part of my youth traveling the world as a hippie. And what money did I have then? None. I barely had enough to pay for my fare. But I still consider those to have been the best years of my youth.The great lessons … Continue reading note to self
learning how to embrace the unexpectedness of life
"You don't have to be rich to travel well." - Eugene Fodor I feel like I need to recite these words to myself over and over, everyday. My biggest problem right now is that I worry WAY too much (about everything). However, what's been really occupying my mind and exhausting my energies is my financial … Continue reading learning how to embrace the unexpectedness of life
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