Blogs from Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, Europe - page 21

Well...it feels like it has been a long time since I have done this, so it may be a little short because I can't really remember everything that has gone on since the last time I wrote for the blog. So, I had another class start last week, photography. I am actually really excited by this class and it seems super easy. The teacher seems really nice as well. There are two girls from my group in the class with me, and the teacher definitely knew we were American or at least foreign and she had patience with us which was very nice. Really the only things we have to do is show up to class, have a portfolio of at least five pictures by the end of the semester, and take a twenty-question final examen. ... read more

This week was the first week of classes. Here in Málaga, and I think all of Spain, each area of study ("Facultad"-basically each college within the University) starts at a different time. Of course, all my classes started the first week. On top of that, we had a 5 day workshop that was supposed to introduce us to writing academically in spanish... Instead, we learned what the Internet is and that you need to end your final sentence with a period. Super. It was 3 hours every day of time wasted listening to one of the strangest people I have ever met in my life. The teacher spoke to us as if we were children and ALWAYS ended her sentences with, "de acuerdo?"(agree?) ... it would be easier for me to do an impression of her ... read more

What a crazy, fun, long, cold, and exciting weekend this was! The vacation is over, kinda, because last week was our final week of getting out of class early. My school day finishes at one now, which seems early, but throw in a 35 minute walk, a huge lunch, a two hour siesta or so, and my day is about over! Usually I can find time to squeeze in some chocolate con churros or icecream in there, but man, the days are rough here :) So last friday we, meaning a group of like 10 of us ISA kids, decide we want to go check out these caves we heard about. So after class, backpacks, books and all, we hike on over to the bus station. The bus station might I add, that prior to ... read more

Well, I have spent an entire week in Spain, and let me tell you it feels as though it has been a month. It has been pretty great though. I haven't officially registered for classes yet, but I had my "entrevista," or interview with the Univeristy of Malaga academic team about what I should take. The academic team consists of Jose Manuel and Sebastian, a spanish dynamic duo or sorts. They are absolutely hilarious. I guess Sebastion even broke dance during someone else's interview, but it is a skill I have yet to witness. Apparently attendence isn't a big deal here whatsoever, so they want us to somewhat try these classes to see if we like them before we register. I think that I am set though. I am taking an advanced Spanish Lanuage course, a ... read more

Hola from Spain! Hope everyone is doing good and that it is getting a little bit warmer over there, so that you all aren't freezing. The weather here has been a little cold this past week and it has rained for the past 3 days. In the city where it never rains... where there are never even clouds in the sky! It is crazy. The people here say that they haven't seen this much rain in years. But, I suppose it is better than the freezing coldness at home. I have been pretty busy lately. I finally have pictures of Malaga for you all to see. I have also gone to Nerja, a little tourist town very close to Malaga where they have these cool caves. We also went to Cordoba, a city about 2 hours ... read more