‘Poland’
Keeping in touch!
Jul. 9, 2012—It’s not too hard, whether you’re in the States or abroad, I promise!
It’s already been one week!
Jun. 19, 2012—I can’t believe that I have been in Poland for a week already. I returned for the summer after receiving an awesome opportunity to volunteer at Auschwitz! Because of that, I came a full week early to see my family, of course. And this first week has been full of football! Oh, also known as...
A Summer Abroad! (Again?!)
May. 4, 2012—The year is slowly coming to a close, friends are saying good byes for the summer (or if graduating, moving on to the next step of their lives!), and people are soon to begin whatever crazy (or not so crazy) plans they have acquired for the summer. In my case, it’s crazy, because I apparently...
Reasons to Return to Vanderbilt
Jan. 3, 2012—After studying abroad, I further fell in love with Poland. I’m not the only one to fall in love with the place, though, as many of my fellow students in my program were also not ready to leave Poland; they were ready to go home and see the people they missed, but not necessarily leave...
Can you say “Time flies?”
Dec. 23, 2011—Well, the end of my technical semester abroad has arrived. All of my courses are done, I just have to finish up some essays and wait for some questions from one professor to complete my take-home exam. Time truly flies, and it’s amazing how much can happen in such a short time.
What do you mean “Halloween?”
Nov. 2, 2011—Being in Poland, Halloween was far from my mind this year, and in fact, it’s quite the controversy in Poland. However, I did enjoy a phenomenal weekend at my family’s, celebrating a holiday that takes place at the exact same time.
Historical Excursions in Poland
Oct. 24, 2011—While you are abroad, most programs often ensure you learn about your new country through excursions. This weekend, API took us to two historically important areas near Kraków: Nowa Huta and Auschwitz.
Classes in Poland, finally!
Oct. 21, 2011—How exciting! I just finished my third week of classes in Poland, and I’m the happiest person on the planet!
Still Waiting for School
Oct. 20, 2011—Now that I am done with my month-and-a-half internship, I’m just waiting for school to start. Without a doubt, you are sitting in front of your screen, absolutely appalled by that statement. I’ll explain.