Author Archives: gconcepcion

Life in the Southern Hemisphere

Posted on August 14, 2010 by gconcepcion

So I’m finally living in Chile! Welcome to my blog, where I’ll keep you updated on my adventures abroad for the next five months. As a participant in CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), I’m living with a Chilean family … Continue reading →

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On ‘Reverse Culture Shock’…

Posted on June 11, 2010 by gconcepcion

As promised, I owe you all one more post from the good ol’ US of A. Although I nearly missed my flight from Amsterdam-to-Portland (because of a lack of communication between the KLM and Delta systems), and although my luggage … Continue reading →

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Research in Vietnam: Keeping the Urban Harvest Safe

Posted on June 7, 2010 by gconcepcion

And now for the second installment of the Vietnomalies… Music is always in the air in Vietnam. And every once in a while, this music is coming from the trucks and cars. But I’m not referring to the incessant horns … Continue reading →

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