by Maggie Rose Pelella | Jul 2, 2019 | University of Antioquia 2019
It is hard to sum up an 8 week trip in one blog, especially when it was filled with memories that will last a lifetime. I am sitting here back in NY reminiscing on my time spent in Colombia. And as I do, I realize just how special the two month journey throughout...
by Maggie Rose Pelella | Jun 17, 2019 | University of Antioquia 2019
Going from a real feel of 104 degrees to 55 degrees takes a toll on the body (summer colds are no fun). It amazes me how incredibly different the climate is between the three places we have traveled to in Colombia. Last week I was sitting on a porch sweating, and this...
by Maggie Rose Pelella | Jun 15, 2019 | University of Antioquia 2019
These past two weeks have been a blur. It all started when we traveled to Medellin to spend a week there before Palenque. On the plane, we were randomly sitting next to the UCR student, Miguel(ito), and instantly became friends. When we arrived at the Airbnb, we...
by Maggie Rose Pelella | May 31, 2019 | University of Antioquia 2019
Our phrase of the week (and basically every day) is que dia. Translation: What a day, aka something I say everyday because of how crazy busy our days have been. Sometimes I am saying this phrase by 10 in the morning. But being busy is good for us because in just over...
by Maggie Rose Pelella | May 22, 2019 | University of Antioquia 2019
This weekend Kellie, David, and I ventured out to explore some classic attractions in Bogota. Although we were not too thrilled with waking up so early on Saturday morning, the entire-day experience was well worth it. We started with a panoramic view of the city of...
