What’s up reader, whomever it may be, to my week seven blog post. Now, because I’m smoked, I’ll make this short. Direct from the noggin’ Narva is an interesting city: The brutalist aesthetic (Thanks USSR) immediately contrasted with brand new western buildings in some areas is extremely jarring. Yet, these new buildings are not simply … Continue reading Blog Post Week 7
Here in Narva, we’ve been given the opportunity to experience a completely different environment from what we are used to and gain a deeper understanding of Estonian history and culture. In terms of classwork, it has been challenging to keep up with what we are learning and balance that with the extracurricular activities assigned by … Continue reading Week 2 Blog
Week 2 has been a whirlwind of emotions. All of us have rediscovered the motivation to study hard after taking our first exams. Managing classes, homework, excursions, workouts, volunteering, and wanting to explore the city has been something that all of us are figuring out together. I am so thankful to be here with such … Continue reading
I distinctly remember the sense of awe I felt the first time I walked to Narva’s border and looked across the river to see Russia. The experience felt surreal, as Russia, the country whose language I had dedicated the past two years of my life to intensely studying, was a short swim away. Additionally, given … Continue reading Mixed Feelings at Narva’s Border.
Since it’s the very last week of our program here (we’re headed home 4 days from now!), I thought for this blog I should do a list of some of the things I will always remember about Narva and our program here. I’m sure everyone has a different list, but I think we’d all agree … Continue reading Last thoughts and best memories 🙂
As much as I would love to write this entire post using alliteration, I am not nearly skilled enough and no one actually wants to read that unless it is being read to children in place of Dr. Seuss, who I also do not claim to equal. But I digress. I would love to tell … Continue reading My Sick Sightseeing Safari in Stockholm, Sweden
This program has seemed like an eternity at times but now looking back it has absolutely flown by. This past week was a bittersweet one to say the least. From saying goodbye to many of the friends I’ve made here to checking out abandoned soviet buildings in Narva Jõesuu it was a definitely a week … Continue reading Matveika Goodbyes and a Советский Surprise
Eight weeks of classes can really drain a person, but us second year cats really committed to brightening up the class hours with comedy, whether it was intentional or not. I realise that the situations briefly explained below will mean nothing to those who were not there to witness them, but hopefully my classmates read … Continue reading Some Silly Soirees & Terrific Trip Tips
It’s болота time, folks. I love me some neature, I think it’s pretty neat, so the hike around Lahemaa National Park is on my highlight reel for this Estonian summer adventure. Walking through the forest and freshwater gave me some time to reflect upon and ackowlege what I had experienced thus far in the trip, … Continue reading Get out mi болота
Over the weekend of July 19th – July 21st, we had the opportunity to explore Estonia’s Intellectual capital: Tartu! On Friday, we began our time there at the Estonian National Museum. We were able to look into the many items and artifacts of the people of Estonia through traditions and history. Once we arrived in … Continue reading Tartu: July 19-21
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