So I finished everything at the University today. Took my Ecology final last Thursday, finished my Archeology paper, and had my literature final this morning. As I handed in my paper, I chanced a glance at the professor's grade-book and saw that I apparently had a C in the class. My initial reaction was one of shock, then I thought, "Wait, no. ( Read more... )

( This is how my classmates spent the day )

Dear Birthgivers,

First of all, I am super-excited that you guys are visiting me in Ecuador, but I wanted to send you an email of things to expect before your plane touches ground.  On your flight from Panama City to Quito you will receive a little sheet of paper from customs asking you to fill out information.  It is in English as ( Read more... )

I have my Visa now, I've registered my passport, I've formally applied to the university, and I have taken the Spanish placement test (curse you, elusive imperfect subjunctive), but I still have so much to do.  Mainly pack.  Instead of doing anything reasonably productive I will provide more information on Ecuador.
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About a week ago I received an email from the study abroad mailing list that stated one option for our assignment while abroad can be maintaining a blog.  At first I thought it was a great idea, my mom is already forcing me has suggested to me that I keep a blog, so that would be less work for me.  Kill two birds with one stone, or another ( Read more... )