For my second real weekend here in Chile, the USAC group took a field trip to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar which are located on the coast of Chile. It was about an hour and a half bus ride from Santiago through the mountains and vineyards. All of the students had the option to stay… Continue reading La Vida es Mejor en el Paraíso
Author: Christie Chaump
Through sharing my experience with ulcerative colitis, I aim to educate, inspire, and raise awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
If You Didn’t Pee in the Wilderness, Did you Really Study Abroad?
My first weekend exploring Santiago was a whirlwind! I only have class Monday through Thursday, which means we get a three day weekend to do whatever we choose. On Friday, a couple friends and I decided to go to Cerro San Cristobal which is a hill in the middle of the city with a statue… Continue reading If You Didn’t Pee in the Wilderness, Did you Really Study Abroad?
One World, Different Cultures
Upon arriving in Chile, I had a certain expectation that I would not experience culture shock since I have already traveled to a Spanish speaking country in the past. My expectations were wrong. My first week here in Chile was rocky, as I am fighting off a nasty cold that I seemed to have contracted… Continue reading One World, Different Cultures
A Rocky Start to a Long Awaited Journey
Well, I made it to Santiago! After more than 48 hours of traveling, I am finally settled into my homestay in Chile and getting to know the city. My friend and I left Reno on a flight to Salt Lake City on May 23rd and made it safely and on time. We found our gate… Continue reading A Rocky Start to a Long Awaited Journey
Life Doesn’t Always Give You Lemons
Well, it has been way too long since my last blog post, and quite a lot has happened in the past year or so. As I return to blogging and improving my website, I came across a common theme in my head that I wanted to address this time around - life doesn't always give… Continue reading Life Doesn’t Always Give You Lemons
Post-Study Abroad Feels
Every second of the day, I am wishing I was back in Bilbao, surrounded by all the wonderful friends I made, sitting on the beach, practicing my Spanish with locals, and having not a care in the world. There is no way I could sum up my study abroad experience in a few, short words.… Continue reading Post-Study Abroad Feels
Home Means Nevada
I am now sitting safely on my couch at home after quite a long journey. My last few days in London, I had this sudden urge to be home, in my own bed. I was ready to come home and be reunited with my family and friends. Even though my luggage did not make it… Continue reading Home Means Nevada
My British Accent Needs Work
At the end of my journey in Spain, I hopped on a plane to London. Thanks to Mr. Jim McClenahan at the College of Business at UNR, I was able to tag along with the Nevada Global Business Program for the weekend. Nevada Global Business is open to all Business majors not only at UNR,… Continue reading My British Accent Needs Work
Buen Camino!
Tarzan The Hunger Games Indiana Jones A Bug's Life All movies that I can easily relate to the Camino de Santiago. Over the course of 5 days, I walked about 73 miles through the Spanish countryside, forests, and small dilapidated villages. For this blog post, I would like to split up my experiences for each… Continue reading Buen Camino!
País Vasco, te voy a extrañar
The day has come. As I sit in my room, with my bags packed, avoiding studying for my final tomorrow, tears start to form in my eyes. My journey in the Basque Country has come to an end. Here, I have learned how to be independent and that is something I will take with me… Continue reading País Vasco, te voy a extrañar
Trust Your Gut (But I Can't!) 