Tag: january
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One hundred days (of second semester)
Once more, my university department head asked me to write a short article reflecting on my experience teaching and living in Colombia—so here is part 2 of my original “One hundred days in Colombia” post from last November. Today marks one hundred days since I returned to work at my host university following Christmas break,…
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When the foreign becomes familiar
Written mostly on February 9. Intended to be published by February 12 or so. Hello from the Medellín airport in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia. Lately I only make time for writing in airports and on airplanes, but I have traveled quite frequently over the past two months. I do love to explore new places, but hopefully…
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Llorar en la tormenta o bailar en la lluvia
Part 1, written on January 9, 2025 Another year is beginning, and with it my second semester with Fulbright. Once again I am writing a blog post from an airplane, a punto de llegar a Bogotá de nuevo. Bienvenidos a 2025. Lloras en la tormenta, o bailas en la lluvia. “Bailando en la Lluvia” by…
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One semester down, one to go
Written on January 8, 2025, published once I was able to borrow a neighbor’s Wifi. I’m convinced that airplanes are the best place to ponder and write about life. Last time I wrote a blog post, I was on a plane headed to Waco, and that’s where I find myself again. I said goodbye to…
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