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Day 26

by: AshleyFryling

created on: Feb 04, 2012 | Barcelona, Spain

Saturday. Alright, well we had breakast at 10 and after that I was so tired I went back to bed for a while. Later I went for a walk around the neighborhood and stumbled across a Corte Inglés, which is a big (BIG big) department store type place where you can buy just about anything. I walked around in there for a while and found out they have a whole …

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Feeling like a weakling.

by: RebeccaSuter

created on: Feb 04, 2012 | Peru

This past week was slightly difficult. I got pretty sick on Tuesday and had to stay home from school - I have never stayed in bed for a full day due to my restless spirit but on Tuesday I had no choice. I slept about 13 hours that day and tried to move as little as possible. I finally started feeling better around 9pm but was still …
Just Getting There...

by: robinlouisevaughn

created on: Feb 04, 2012 | Roma (Rome), Italy

As uneventful as my last trip to Europe was, this one has more than made up for it. I knew I was going to experience some difficulties in arriving at my final destination in Civitanova Marche. I didn’t expect it would be quite this complicated. First off, let’s talk about the wonder and joy that it is JFK airport. In what universe does one have to exit the concourse in which …

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Goofy Fantastic and Just Plain Fantastic

by: EmilyMontgomery

created on: Feb 04, 2012 | Cusco, Peru

Our second weekend started on Friday with our first project day. Through ProWorld we work every Friday at a village about an hour outside Cusco. Different projects that we do include making ecological refrigerators that work with cool water instead of electricity, making cuy- guinea pig- houses, sanitary pantries, and cleaner burning stoves. This time our work just involved putting barro- mud- on the walls of a guinea pig house. It …

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Culture Shock-- It Can Happen to You!

by: VeronicaCarrillo

created on: Feb 04, 2012 | Mexico

I expected to be pretty sad leaving my family at the airport, and again seeing the Phoenix city lights getting smaller from my window seat. But I did NOT expect the reaction I had upon arrival in the AeroMexico terminal at LAX. Everyone was speaking Spanish. People were speaking to me in Spanish. The attendant called my name up to the counter in Spanish, and questioned me in Spanish. That’s …
Experienced ESL teacher seeks position in Jecheon, Korea

by: shorvath

created on: Feb 04, 2012 | Ulsan, South Korea

Sarah Horvath 3935 Sage Drive, Apt. 3, Rockford, IL 61114 (010)3599-0238; email: Sarahleighhorvath@gmail.com Education University of Wisconsin, Madison Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, with an emphasis on strategic communication Certification in Gender and Women’s Studies Graduated: May 2010 Distinctions: Lowell Frautschi Leadership Award, May 2010 Teaching Experience ESL English Teacher: Toplus Academy, Ulsan, Korea (March 2011 – Present) -Taught English …
Day 25

by: AshleyFryling

created on: Feb 03, 2012 | Barcelona, Spain

Today was a really good day. I had breakfast at 8 and later around 12 I went out to meet up with some friends to go to la Sagrada Familia. We actually went inside this time, and it was absolutely amazing. I loved it. It was really cold today, so I'm surprised we all didn't get frostbite because it was just as cold inside the church. But really, though, if …

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Looking for an internshipa workplacement

by: SylviaZ07

created on: Feb 03, 2012 | Poitiers, France

Dear Mr, I am currently doing a two-year post-A-level course in International Trade in Poitiers, France. A 8-week unpaid work placement is a compulsory part if the course and I would be most grateful if you would consider my application for a placement in your company. As part of the final exam, I have to give a detailed oral report on the tasks …
About Me...

by: amanda_lee

created on: Feb 02, 2012 | Michigan, United States

Today's my birthday, yay! Anyways, figured I'd add a little bit about myself so we all can get to know eachothe before we travel abroad for 2 or 4 weeks together. I am going on the 4 week trip with the optional activity package, I wish I could go to Fiji but funding is difficult. I'll be doing the wildlife conservation volunteer thing, so I hope most of you are …
Day 24

by: AshleyFryling

created on: Feb 02, 2012 | Barcelona, Spain

It was almost impossible to wake up today. I managed to get dressed and eat breakfast, then power walk over to class. I was power walking mainly because it was raining and freezing, not because I was late. I got there early, actually. I had on about 100 layers but made a poor life choice with my shoes and had very cold feet. I wish there was some way to …

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