Half a year, one semester, a quarter of grad school, however you want to look at it, I’m about to surpass any other (consecutive) amount of time I’ve spent in another country. I’ve just rounded out 6 (okay closer to 7 once I got around to publishing this) months of Luxembourg residency, with no plans …
So, if you’ve been following me over on the ‘gram, you’ll know I recently moved to Luxembourg City. But….weren’t you already living there? You might ask. No. Yes, I moved to Luxembourg in September for graduate school, but Luxembourg — the country. It’s like New York in that sense. The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg. …
“Vous êtes étudiante?” “Oui.” “Et vous êtes seule, you are here, in Luxembourg, alone?” the bank manager inquired. I barely nodded, overcome with emotion at my loneliness and reality being so bluntly pointed out. “Wow, respect.” And THAT’S when I nearly burst into tears. It wasn’t the fact that I was all alone in a …
One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked since moving to the Grand Duchy from friends and family back home (besides “where’s that?” or “what part of Germany are you in?”) is “what do they speak there?” If you know anything about Luxembourg, then you know the answer is actually quite complicated. So much …
Hi all! Thank you for tolerating my long absence from this blog, it’s been a whirlwind. In case you’re new here here’s a quick recap – I was meant to begin my Master’s in Learning and Communication in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts at the University of Luxembourg a year ago in September 2020. More info …
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Seattle is my hometown and one of the most beautiful destinations in the US world. It’s a prime location for a city break as well as a jumping off point for outdoor activities in the nearby mountains, waterfalls and beaches. However, when planning a trip, it can be a bit difficult to figure out what …
As I sit down to write this, I’m so overcome with thoughts and emotions that I’m struggling to type them on the page fast enough. I’ve been back stateside in the PNW for a few weeks now, with plenty of time to reflect on the first half of the year that I spent with my …
When you ask people what they miss about home, family and friends usually comes first (and they do for me as well, OF COURSE), but beyond that it’s usually aspects quite specific to a place. Whether it’s the coffeeshops in your hometown, easy access to the beach or the local landscape. These are the little …
So ICYMI, last month I wrote a piece reflecting on my first “real” winter here in Québec. I also wrote a very controversial post titled “there is no perfect climate/weather” – LOL I know. However, something I can confirm now that we are solidly in April (and a sentiment had seconded by a local friend …
So, last week I shared a few reflections on my first winter here in Québec. I discussed the pros, cons and everything that has surprised me. As we round out the season, I’m quite ready for the snow to melt and to shed the 3 – 5 layers I average anytime I step outside. HOWEVER, …