I'm writing this at 6:15 am, a time at W&M generally reserved only for last minute studying before a morning exam. Two weeks ago, I moved in with a Tico (the term for native Costa Ricans) family and I will be here for the next few weeks. This morning-and every morning-the family's three small children wake up at around 5:45 am. They spend the next hour until school starts with lively games involving high-pitched screaming and yelling. Since there is only a thin panel of wood between my room and their room, I've reluctantly become an early, albeit cranky, riser. More »
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Greetings from Costa Rica!
For the past three months I have been living and studying in Sevilla, Spain. I'm here with the College's study abroad program, and so far the experience has been a great one. It has been so interesting to experience another culture first hand, seeing and partaking in things that an average tourist would not do. At times it has been frustrating, and others hilarious, but on a whole I would say the experience has been incredibly rewarding. More »
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I am currently spending a semester in Beijing, China where I am learning about a whole new culture through complete immersion. I currently live on the campus of Peking University. I quickly discovered how much I love this city. More »
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Life has been a whirlwind since the elections! I have traveled, finished papers, and experienced a variety of weather patterns. I am also in the planning stages for my last break travel plans: trips to the cities of Asilah, Tangier, Ceuta and Tetouan.More »
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Hello from Morocco!
Sufi Night!
More from Morocco!
Adam Farrar Updates from Morocco!
The U.S. Election comes to Morocco
It's been a crazy few weeks: it's so strange to think that I'm more than halfway done with my semester in Barcelona. Over the last month, I've had visitors from home come to Barcelona, traveled around Spain, and traveled more in Europe. When I think about how quickly the last two months have flown by, all I can do is make the most of the next six weeks! More »
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Hola de Espana!
Becoming a European Traveler: an Update from Spain