Category Archives: 2012-13

Read student and recent alumni adventures during 2012-13

Emerald Isle = No Smoke!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by keller

Yes, it was a wonderful relief to arrive in Ireland after a brutal summer in Montana – a summer of no rain. When I left, the air was practically solid with forest fire smoke. So the green of my chosen … Continue reading →

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Jet Lag is Brutal

Posted on September 23, 2012 by kschmidt

22. September 2012 Jet lag is brutal.  Spending 18 hours on planes and trains and in airports is brutal.  Being awake for 33 consecutive hours is brutal.  Having your hostel roommates stay up late and then also wake up early … Continue reading →

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Goedendag!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by emma de vries

I’ve been in Amsterdam for just less than two weeks and I’ve finally gotten a moment to sit down and write! It’s been quite the whirlwind of an adventure so far. After a 26 hour flight from Hawaii to the … Continue reading →

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First Field Trip

Posted on September 8, 2012 by dho

[Can school really be this fun?] We have arrived in Monteverde! You can see the map below of where I have been these past two weeks since departing San Jose. I am at the Biological Station [I] for three weeks … Continue reading →

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Ciao Bella! Milano week one.

Posted on September 7, 2012 by holly

Buongiorno! I cannot contain my excitement! I am in Italy, living in an apartment, on the 9th floor of an amazing building, right near the biggest shopping street in Milano, the fashion capitol of the world. It is incredible, unbelievable, … Continue reading →

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Passages round 2?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by splummer

Right now I’m sitting in the lobby of the SIT program guest house, taking a break from the whirlwind orientation that we have been doing for the past 5 days. Since everyone in the group landed on Wednesday we have … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown

Posted on August 30, 2012 by kschmidt

The Final Countdown. Seven days.  Seven days until I board a plane in SeaTac and fly to Deutschland.  People keep asking me if I am excited.  Well, duh.  Of course I am!  Moving to a foreign country for a year … Continue reading →

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Train Etiquette

Posted on August 26, 2012 by amccormick

In the life of the average Dane, public transportation plays a prominent role. Copenhagen is home to one of the best public transportation systems in the world and the Scandinavian “train culture” is famously unique. The funny thing is most … Continue reading →

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I Am in Costa Rica

Posted on August 23, 2012 by dho

First off, welcome to the Class of 2016. I will see you in the spring, but for now I am finally here in San Jose, Costa Rica! The total time traveled from Portland to Houston to San Jose was about … Continue reading →

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Khun chue arai krap?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by mhonch

What am I doing up here?  I mean, I’ve climbed enough times to be used to the height and the fact that a few metal do-dads and a knot are keeping me from finding my next incarnation.  The real issue … Continue reading →

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