It’s a wrap. The last week is finally here whether I like it or not and Thursday night I’ll be on a flight back to Toronto. “Back to reality” …I’ve never liked that expression; it denies the realness of whatever…
The Second-Last Week
I am generally a very last-minute person. However, doing everything last minute is not ideal when you’re abroad when the last thing you want is for your last week to go by in a flash. That is why I value…
Getting Away from the City
Santiago is a mad city. At least, for me it is. Santiago’s total population stands at just under 7 million and that number is easily felt every day. From the claustrophobically packed subways, to the heavy smog, to the cars…
I Speak Spanish?
I speak Spanish. With two Chilean parents and a grandmother who knows virtually nothing of English or French despite living in Montreal for 40 years, not learning Spanish was not an option. So, my sister and I spoke Spanish in…
Studying in a University Where I Know No One
When was the last time you went to a library by yourself? For some, that’s actually the best way to study. Personally, I like studying with my friends because we keep each other accountable to our study goals and deadlines.…
Preparing to be a Stranger in a (Semi) Familiar Land
Ever since I was a little girl I always claimed that “the sea is nice and all but I am going to live near the mountains.” I also always spoke of “going back” to Chile – the country both my…