This story, from the jump, gets a huge shout out to my host mother who always always always encouraged me to go out and explore the city (“para conocer” (so that I can get to know it more) so I wouldn’t regret not having gone out at the end of my stay.
There was something compelling about feeling connected to a group of long lost ancestors, even with all our modern trappings, by finding some form of diversion in looking at the sky. To imagine that, from a material perspective, we are the universe observing itself. That was really cool.
Today's blog post is written by API's Senior Vice President of Organizational Policy and Student...
A little bit less analysis and a bit more of some nitty-gritty applicable information for all of you who may be considering studying abroad, and particularly in Chile!
Gather ‘round children! Today I have a very important public service announcement for all of you who may have thought, even a tiny little bit, that research and planning for your study abroad trip isn’t important because things “should just work themselves out”.
I’ve been revising my Spanish, reading Argentine news, and watching Argentine TV shows and films on Netflix in an attempt to pick up Argentine slang. However now, a week away from my start date, nerves and anxiousness are starting to creep alongside my excitement and anticipation.
Today's blog post comes to us from Virginia Commonwealth University student and API blogger...
For some context, this is my first time ever going out of the country. Leading up to this moment I have always, always, always heard about study abroad students experiencing this “culture shock”.
Today's blog post comes to us from University of North Texas student & #APIabroad blogger...
