2009
Taylor in Buenos Aires: Feasting, taking photos and feeling left out
Taylor is studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina until Nov. 28.
Yesterday was my first venture outside of the city of Buenos Aires. My program, IES, loaded us all on buses and took us to a traditional estancia. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with platters of meats, cheeses, bread and empanadas (sort of like [...]
My mother, the crazy
My mom and I made an Ikea run this weekend. I’ve got a dorm now — Allison, if you’re wondering — and so I needed to look for dorm-friendly furniture. I’ve given up on my dream of fitting a LoveSac in my room, but a small couch seems doable if my roommate and [...]
Taylor in Buenos Aires: On elevators and plastic surgery
Taylor is studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina until Nov. 28.
The last 11 days in Buenos Aires have flown by in a mad whirlwind of excitement, confusion and utter exhaustion. When I first stepped inside the apartment building where I’d be living, my host mother embraced me with a warm hug and kiss on the [...]
Meet our Fall 2009 study abroad bloggers
Each year, nearly 700 Northwestern students study abroad in 45 countries across the globe. We’d like to introduce you to six students who will be blogging about their experiences abroad during Fall Quarter. Follow them as they get over jet lag, master foreign languages, travel everywhere and generally experience studying (or, realistically, not studying) abroad. [...]
