Monthly Archives: January 2013

Gin Kaew Yhoung?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by mhonch

“Whats the food like there?” “Well its really spicy.  A lot of rice, a lot of noodles, and a lot of stir fried things.” A different relatives enters the room. “Max, how’s the food there?  Whats it like?” “Ha ha, … Continue reading →

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Trips!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by hfattor

I never thought about travelling outside of the UK while I was here.  I realize now that this is something a lot of people planned on doing when they were thinking of places to study abroad.  After all, Europe’s only … Continue reading →

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A Series of Unfortunate Events

Posted on January 29, 2013 by emily swisher

I hate to start this entry with the title of a book series by « Lemony Snicket » but regrettably there is no other description that so aptly fits recent circumstances in France. What with the ongoing game of hurry … Continue reading →

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Most Germans are not Neo-Nazis

Posted on January 26, 2013 by kschmidt

One of the worst preconceptions of Germans is that they are all Neo-Nazis.  This is the legacy handed down from Hitler, from the Third Reich, that Germans today must contend with, both at home and abroad.  Within Germany, they are … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ Shoes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by hfattor

I feel like I was a smart person when I planned for this trip.  Past Hannah was wise.  She knew I’d be walking absolutely EVERYWHERE and she knew I’d get lost.  A lot.  I have a great sense of direction, … Continue reading →

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Surreal

Posted on January 23, 2013 by dlim

Is how I feel right now with heavy eyelids and my fifth cup of Kaffe in my hand starring out the window on a snowy winter Denmark. I still can’t believe I’m here, across the Atlantic, on a different continent, … Continue reading →

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Away from Home for the Holidays

Posted on January 20, 2013 by emily swisher

Back to school. After over a month of silence, my brain is slowly coming out of hibernation. Since this month included several big changes (with schools, vacations, etc.) I have decided to break it into two parts. Happy reading… it … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Last-Minute Fear

Posted on January 17, 2013 by hfattor

Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin. That’s an Irish saying I heard the other day that’s stuck with me (the Irish call their language Irish, though we Americans also call it Gaelic).  It means “There’s no fireside like your … Continue reading →

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