AFS Student Exchange Blogtag:afsblog.org,2009-03-22://12010-08-31T00:57:16ZA collection of study abroad blogs and travel information, written for students, by students. Movable Type 4.25Austin Bikes Through Belgian Countryside tag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3962010-08-31T00:44:27Z2010-08-31T00:57:16Z My host dad Frederick went on a bike ride Saturday, so I got some pictures of the woods in Belgium. The woods here are quite nice-- lots of green. It was a surprise for me when we came upon...AFShttp://afsblog.org/ Hosted in "the Coolest House I've Ever Seen" in Switzerlandtag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3952010-08-24T20:16:52Z2010-08-24T20:38:07Z After months and months of waiting for the day, it is crazy to believe I am now sitting in my room in Ormalingen, Switzerland! It feels like I have not posted in years, but that is probably because so...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
After months and months of waiting for the day, it is crazy to believe I am now sitting in my room in Ormalingen, Switzerland! It feels like I have not posted in years, but that is probably because so much has happened to me the past few days!! It is hard to express in words how amazing this country is and how much fun I am having, even though I can not understand anything. ;) I guess the best way would be to start from the beginning....however there is so much that has happened I think I will just start with my first day....Read more.
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Video: Japan Summer Language Studytag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3942010-08-19T19:42:14Z2010-08-19T19:52:27Z AFSer Kelsey creates a great video documenting her summer in Japan with AFS. See more videos of AFS students around the world on the AFStv YouTube Channel. AFS offers a Spring Year Program to Japan departing March 2011. Share...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
AFSer Kelsey creates a great video documenting her summer in Japan with AFS. See more videos of AFS students around the world on the AFStv YouTube Channel.
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AFSer Melissa Visits Mendoza, Argentinatag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3932010-08-17T18:41:44Z2010-08-17T19:38:52Z Che! Amigos, como andan? Tanto tiempo! A lot has happened since my last post. Let's start with Mendoza. Mendoza is another provience here in La Republica. It's right under San Juan, but waaay bigger. Read more. AFS offers year...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
Che! Amigos, como andan? Tanto tiempo! A lot has happened since my last post. Let's start with Mendoza. Mendoza is another provience here in La Republica. It's right under San Juan, but waaay bigger. Read more.
AFS offers year and semester programs departing this Spring to Argentina.
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The Famous Fruit Festival in Malaysiatag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3922010-08-11T18:42:45Z2010-08-11T18:53:04Z Cassie (exchange student from France) and I went to an event at a "sister school", called the Fruits Festival. Here in Malaysia everything is very formal, so when we got to the other school (after driving for 1 hr),...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
Cassie (exchange student from France) and I went to an event at a "sister school", called the Fruits Festival. Here in Malaysia everything is very formal, so when we got to the other school (after driving for 1 hr), the principals of both schools gave speeches. Then they took us outside and gave us lots of Malaysian fruits to eat. I tried this small citrusy fruit (don't remember the name), rambutan, mangosteen, jackfruit, and of course, durian - the king of fruits! Read more.
AFS offers year programs departing this Spring to Malaysia.
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In Photos: My AFS Friends in Japantag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3912010-08-09T20:35:02Z2010-08-09T20:40:15Z See more of Nicole's photos from her summer in Japan. AFS offers full scholarships to Japan for the 2011 Spring year program. Share...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
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Teaching my Host Family in Paraguay the Art of Making S'morestag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3902010-08-04T16:54:41Z2010-08-04T17:01:56Z Seven weeks ago, when I was contemplating what would be a good present for my host family, my mom and I came up with the idea of s'mores - america's favorite camping food, and probably something they don't eat...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
Seven weeks ago, when I was contemplating what would be a good present for my host family, my mom and I came up with the idea of s'mores - america's favorite camping food, and probably something they don't eat in Paraguay too often. So, I bought a box of graham crackers, a bag of marshmallows, and two bars of hershey's chocolate. Read more.
AFS offers semester and year programs departing this Spring to Paraguay.
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Halfway through my year in Costa Ricatag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3892010-08-02T18:11:48Z2010-08-02T19:31:15Z It´s gone by so much faster than I thought. I´m halfway through. Halfway. That´s a lot of time! Of course, I know that that means I have a lot of time LEFT, but not as much as I had...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
It´s gone by so much faster than I thought. I´m halfway through. Halfway. That´s a lot of time! Of course, I know that that means I have a lot of time LEFT, but not as much as I had thought. I have so much to see and so much to do!!!
Anyways, at the beginning of July (starting the 3rd I think) we had our mid-year vacations; a full 2 weeks!!! I went to the thermal pools and to the beach (Uvita Beach with my mom, sister, cousin and one of my sister´s friends) and I got to hang out with everyone. It was nice to relax after exams and nice to be at home without having to worry about school. Of course, by the time school DID start again, I was ready to see all of my classmates again. Read more.
AFS offers year and semester programs departing Spring 2011 to Costa Rica.
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Saying Goodbye to Italytag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3882010-07-27T16:44:49Z2010-07-27T16:53:46Z With less than one week remaining in Italy, I've begun to pack and organize my suitcase. On the 29th, I leave the Arena family and will spend the last three days in the OP Hotel with the rest of...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
With less than one week remaining in Italy, I've begun to pack and organize my suitcase. On the 29th, I leave the Arena family and will spend the last three days in the OP Hotel with the rest of the AFS students. Yesterday we celebrated Federica's 13th birthday, last Sunday we celebrated their cousin Filipo's 11th birthday; and today we are celebrating the Auguri of Santa Anna because the mother's name is 'Anna Maria.' It's a special day because the mother of Fedele is also named after this saint.
The past couple of weeks have been busy. We've visited the ocean several times, we've seen San Pietro and we climbed to the very top - which was several hundred steps. We've also grown closer and gotten to know each other a little better. Read more.
AFS offers a semester program departing this Spring to Italy.
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You Know You're in Costa Rica When...tag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3872010-07-23T22:52:29Z2010-07-23T23:15:38Z You consider rice and beans a food group. You consistently crave coffee at three in the afternoon. You can sleep through the sound of radios blasting, dogs barking, the lorakeets next store chirping, and your sister singing in the...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
You consider rice and beans a food group.
You consistently crave coffee at three in the afternoon.
You can sleep through the sound of radios blasting, dogs barking, the lorakeets next store chirping, and your sister singing in the shower at six in the morning.
You too develop a habit of singing Shakira very loudly in the shower.
Watching TV becomes an active dialog( A character in your favorite telenovela is contemplating breaking up with their girlfriend. You tell him not to[it was all a misunderstand!],forgetting that they can't hear you. He doesn't listen. ¡Hombres!)
You actively look for excuses to say "Pura Vida."
Anything that costs over two thousand colones(the equivalent of four US dollars) seems expensive.
You instinctively reach for your raincoat when going out after 2;00PM.
You begin replacing the "S" at the end of some words with an "R"
Your answer to "¨¿Que hora es?" is "Hora Tica." In other words, it doesn't matter. Sit back and relax, you're in Costa Rica.
AFS offers Year and Semester Programs to Costa Rica.
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A Typical Day in Argentinatag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3862010-07-22T19:10:05Z2010-07-22T19:18:52Z A Typical Day in Argentina: On the weekends I wake up anywhere from 10:30 to 12. I´ll usually get a little something to eat and then take a shower. Lunch is around 12-1 so by the time I finish...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
A Typical Day in Argentina: On the weekends I wake up anywhere from 10:30 to 12. I´ll usually get a little something to eat and then take a shower. Lunch is around 12-1 so by the time I finish showering it is time for lunch. Here, lunch is like dinner in the US. Everyone leaves work and the stores close for a couple hours so everyone can go home and eat lunch together. Read more.
AFS offers year and semester programs departing this Spring to Argentina.
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Catching World Cup Fever in Paraguaytag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3852010-07-12T20:54:49Z2010-07-22T19:19:50Z June here was World Cup madness. Let me start by saying that Paraguay is serious about soccer. For those of you that don't know, this year Paraguay made it to the third round of the World Cup! All of...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
June here was World Cup madness. Let me start by saying that Paraguay is serious about soccer. For those of you that don't know, this year Paraguay made it to the third round of the World Cup! All of the Paraguayan games were shown in school so that people didn't skip the whole day to stay home and watch. I thought the first two games were a big deal, but after we won the third game, against Japan, the country just exploded. Read more.
AFS offers year and semester programs departing this Spring to Paraguay.
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Meeting my Host Family in Japantag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3842010-07-09T21:39:11Z2010-07-09T22:42:40Z See more photos from Anastasia's summer in Japan. AFS offers a Spring year program to Japan departing March 2011. Share...AFShttp://afsblog.org/See more photos from Anastasia's summer in Japan.
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Cute Frogs and Epic Views in Costa Ricatag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3832010-07-06T23:20:05Z2010-07-06T23:51:54Z In the picture s one of the shots I took of the view from my house. It's amazing! It's one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. Every day I sit outside for a bit and just...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
In the picture s one of the shots I took of the view from my house. It's amazing! It's one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. Every day I sit outside for a bit and just enjoy it. It's the perfect place to just relax and read my book in silence but also along with the many different sounds of the bugs and animals that live here. Just a couple nights ago, two of Pao´s, my sister, friends came over to swim in the pool and there was a cute little green frog right next to the pool! Read more.
AFS offers year and semester programs departing Spring 2011 to Costa Rica.
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How to Dance "El Gato" in Argentinatag:afsblog.org,2010://1.3822010-07-02T20:12:03Z2010-07-02T20:20:36Z ¡Hola! These are pictures from yesterday at the school we are working at. In one of the clases, they taught us the folk dance called ¨el gato¨and we also tangoed a bit. They dressed us in the traditional clothing...AFShttp://afsblog.org/
¡Hola! These are pictures from yesterday at the school we are working at. In one of the clases, they taught us the folk dance called ¨el gato¨and we also tangoed a bit. They dressed us in the traditional clothing as you can see in the pictures and enjoyed watching the Americans try to dance! Read more.
AFS offers year and semester programs this Spring to Argentina.
See more photos from Anastasia's summer in Japan.
