First Full Day
It seems like I've been here for longer than a day and a half, not even. This morning, we had a tour of the university then some orienation stuff until we broke for lunch. I remember sitting in this lecture hall this morning, responding negatively to the program directors' questions of how tired we must've been. I was so happy just sitting there, soaking it all in, comprehending well their Spanish. We had a lovely, Spanish lunch at a local hotel--our program took all of us out, and we sat in big groups. Good food, LOTS of food, and a chance to get to know each other a little. Afterwards, we took a tour of parts of the city, to give us a nice layout of where things are, somewhat. It was very hot today, which stifled activity a little--90 degrees and sunny. It's the sun that cooks everything here; as soon as it goes down in the evening, it immediately gets cooler. None of that 80 and humid at 8 pm.
The program directors and employees, as well as a couple professors I've already met, are awesome. My fellow classmates seem to be wonderful, as well. I'm looking forward to traveling, socializing, and taking classes with them.
I took a stroll by myself this evening, around 8 pm, before dinner. I was amazed at so many people outside--and delighted. Many older couples was a beautiful site, and generally just people enjoying their city was great. I had to laugh, though, at certain instances of shared affection being committed in public (I'm being p.c.), and remarked at how differently many people in the US would respond. The city is so beautiful, complete with greenery, old architecture, and new architecture. Something we really don't see all that much of: beautiful, creative architecture. Subway stations can be more than just utilitarian (like some are in Bilbao!)!
Finally, normal people who love to discuss sociological interests: Jorge, the student who lives with my host parents, and I had a long discussion about American and Spanish economics, politics, and social policies. Wonderful to be able to do, especially in Spanish. Next comes religion, ha. All the topics you don't want to discuss at a party!
I hope I can write this much in coming days and weeks and months, but I don't think I'll be able to. I will try to communicate as much as possible, tho when classes start as well as the traveling, I may not have the time. I hope you'll accept my apologies...
All the best to everyone at home and elsewhere!!
AMDG,
Anthony
The program directors and employees, as well as a couple professors I've already met, are awesome. My fellow classmates seem to be wonderful, as well. I'm looking forward to traveling, socializing, and taking classes with them.
I took a stroll by myself this evening, around 8 pm, before dinner. I was amazed at so many people outside--and delighted. Many older couples was a beautiful site, and generally just people enjoying their city was great. I had to laugh, though, at certain instances of shared affection being committed in public (I'm being p.c.), and remarked at how differently many people in the US would respond. The city is so beautiful, complete with greenery, old architecture, and new architecture. Something we really don't see all that much of: beautiful, creative architecture. Subway stations can be more than just utilitarian (like some are in Bilbao!)!
Finally, normal people who love to discuss sociological interests: Jorge, the student who lives with my host parents, and I had a long discussion about American and Spanish economics, politics, and social policies. Wonderful to be able to do, especially in Spanish. Next comes religion, ha. All the topics you don't want to discuss at a party!
I hope I can write this much in coming days and weeks and months, but I don't think I'll be able to. I will try to communicate as much as possible, tho when classes start as well as the traveling, I may not have the time. I hope you'll accept my apologies...
All the best to everyone at home and elsewhere!!
AMDG,
Anthony
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