It’s nearing toward the end of March now, and I cannot believe how quickly this semester has gone by. I didn’t even realize it was half way until I started hearing about people at Rollins taking their mid-terms. I don’t have any midterms here. It’s kind of nice, but a little scary. My entire grade…
Blog #2
From my time abroad in Rome, the aspect that has piqued my interest the most has been the public transportation system. I come from the Dominican Republic, which is a country that is not known for having a good public transportation system. When I moved to the United States, the aspect of transportation was very…
London Weather
Being from Florida, I am used to the sunshine and warm weather. Now that I find myself living in London there was a big adjustment to the weather here. I have found that the sun does not really come out much and it rains frequently. The first few weeks here I was often asking myself…
Blog Prompt 2: The London Overground
After coming to London, I have learned what it is like traveling by public transport. To get to work or school I need to take an hour’s ride on the overground and underground into central London. I have learned that traveling underground completely changes your sense of direction. Everything feels disconnected from one stop to…
The Underground
As a newcomer to London, I found myself getting lost in its bustling streets, historic landmarks and vibrant and diverse culture. Many times it feels like I am in a controlled storm of chaos, however, within all this chaos, one element stood out to me most as not just a lifeline but a window into…
Blog Post 2
One of the most distinct differences that has stuck out to me while living in France is the public transportation system in comparison to the United States. I am studying in Aix-en-Provence which is a small town, compared to big cities like Paris, Lyon, Marseille, etc. Despite living in a smaller town, there is still…
Blog Post 2
Something that has really stuck out to me during my time in New Zealand is the strong emphasis on Maori culture. I am taking two Maori courses, one is about culture and society and the other is about song and dance practices. Maori culture is very very prominent in New Zealand, and the people take…
Blog Post 2: I Love Public Transportation
In my last update, I mentioned how I was nervous about using London’s public transportation. Coming from a place where I relied heavily on my car, the thought of navigating the Tube and buses was daunting. But now, three months in, I’ve had a complete change of heart. The public transportation system here has become…
Letter to America 2
Since my time here in Spain, I’ve noticed various differences between American and Spanish behavior. From differences in the gastronomy to differences in foot traffic. However, considering that most of my schedule and time in Spain is devoted to my academic studies, I feel it is appropriate to write about the differences I noticed in…
Blog Post #2
After being in Aix-en-Provence for two months I have noticed that everywhere you go you must greet the people you are interacting with before starting a conversation or continuing on with your day. My French professor told me that if you do not say hello and goodbye to retail employees, waiters, coworkers, and teachers that…