Author Archives: acs17
“Back to school, back to school!” Part Two
*I decided to break up my first entry into two separate ones so I would not overwhelm anyone 馃檪 Besides class registration, the other two things that have been ordeals are things that probably should not be ordeals: printing and … Continue reading
“Back to school, back to school!” Part One
Since today marks five weeks in Chile (where on earth did the time go?), I figured I should update about the last two and a half weeks. I apologize for waiting so long to write, but honestly, it was probably … Continue reading
My First 5K!
Nike Women’s Race 2012 The first picture is one from the website…they took your picture after you picked up your kit. Of course, I decided to act like I was running while everyone else stood and smiled (like normal people). … Continue reading
“Not all those who wander are lost”
…except if your name is Alexa and you got lost on Friday taking an unfamiliar micro home. This past week was filled with challenges. That is a rather obvious statement, considering that every day in Santiago has had its own … Continue reading
Bureaucracy & Beaches
Thursday the 23rd I did not have class until 3pm, so I went with my host mom to the Policia Internacional to get a certificado de registro. I would then use the certificado聽to go to the Registro Civil and apply … Continue reading
Life in Chile, 18-Feb through 22-Feb
On February 18th my host mom and I left Santiago to head to Re帽aca and Vi帽a del Mar…along with her husband (they are separated) and her friend, a 60/70-something woman (MT) who owns the apartment at the beach where my … Continue reading
Alexa’s First Three (Very Tiring) Days!
Hola! I finally have some time to sit down and write about everything that has happened this past week. I left Mexico City on Tuesday the 14th. The DF just couldn’t let me go without saying good-bye, so I got … Continue reading
Updates coming soon!
Hola amigos! Sorry for the lack of updates…I moved into my homestay about two days ago and I’ve been ridiculously busy. Santiago is BEAUTIFUL! I am about to go to the beach for a lovely day trip with my host … Continue reading
隆Buen viaje!
I have thought a lot about this first entry, and how I would talk about being an expat, my lack of a “hometown,” and how I still feel like an outsider in the States after being back for almost three … Continue reading
A Chilanga in Chile 