20 kilometers doesn’t sound like much to walk, especially if it is mostly downhill. 20 kilometers on the Camino de Santiago, however, is probably more like 23 or 24 kilometers. The markers are not very accurate, and they lull you into thinking, “I’m halfway there!” or “Only two more kilometers to go!” Both thoughts are serious mistakes, and will get…
Category: Study Abroad
A Second Lesson in Cultural Adaptation
It appears my place in life is to be harangued by bus drivers in front of my students! Yesterday class met at 9 a.m., with the primary goal to practice following the yellow arrows that show you “the way” as you walk. As a group we followed the Camino through Burgos, ending behind the Cathedral. Students took on new conversation…
Not one single siesta (yet), and a lesson in cultural difference
Nine daring souls have ventured out on pilgrimage, the ancient pilgrimage route known as The Way of Saint James, or the Camino de Santiago. They are: Lindsey Cagle, Liliana Coraizaca, Brianna Gualtieri, Heidi Proper, Álvaro Sosa Suárez, Leejun Taylor, Tess Thapalia, Amanda Varno and Lindsey Wiehl. These students are completing classwork for Spanish 370 Experiential Spanish, a course that includes…
El Nuevo Amanecer
¿Como estan ustedes? My name is Michael and I am senior here at The College of Saint Rose dual majoring in criminal justice, behavior and law as well as Spanish. For the fall of 2013 I’m studying at La Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in San Juan, Puerto Rico as an integrated student and I love every single moment. On January 1,…
An Underrated Place!
Greetings from Scotland! As some of you might know already, a few weekends ago I travelled to EDINBURGH or (ED-IN-BUR-AH) as the Scottish say. Ahh, isn’t it great to hear so many different accents? I love it! Anyway, just in case you didn’t know, Edinburgh is the capital and second largest city in Scotland, after GLASGOW. Unlike many other places…