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It’s not farewell…

Jon — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:43:49 +0000

It’s hard to believe that over four months have passed since I first arrived in Vigo! Similarly, it’s also unbelievable that this academic year is all but over. From Mons in August to Vigo in January, it certainly has been one which is unforgettable. In these last few weeks I’ve been chatting with some people …

Non esquecerei

Jon — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:30:03 +0000

Hoxe é o Día das Letras Galegas e por iso escribín unha pequena homenaxe que se chama Non esquecerei: Falarei de ti, Galicia Cantarei das túas terras Onde os teus fillos celtas viven A túa xente lembran as súas raíces Falarei de ti, Galicia Cantarei dos bos tempos Cos meus novos amigos Nas túas cidades …

A Cidade de Vigo

Jon — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:12:45 +0000

“Vigo (tamén coñecida como “A Cidade Olívica”) é a cidade máis poboada de Galicia, e a cidade sen rango de capital con máis poboación de España. A cidade atópase na beira sur da ría de Vigo na provincia de Pontevedra. Historicamente, pertenceu á comarca de Val do Fragoso, aínda que actualmente constitúe o núcleo da …

La fin de la vie montoise

Jon — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:36:51 +0000

« J’y vais. C’en est fait, la cloche m’avertit. » Mon séjour en Belgique, à la cité du Doudou, sera fini dans quelques semaines et cela me rend tellement triste. Je n’y ai eu que de bonnes expériences malgré les problèmes à l’Université de Mons et l’Eii. Le 28 janvier je pars à la cité de Vigo en …

La vie montoise

Jon — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:24:01 +0000

Bonjour de Mons! So, I’ve been in Mons for just over a month now, and apart from the few hiccups that have occurred it’s turning out to be quite enjoyable! The people are warm and friendly, the drivers courteous and most of the Université de Mons’ staff pleasant and approachable. Gone are the warm days …

So long…

Jon — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:36:32 +0000

“So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen goodbye [Northern Ireland]“, and so the song goes. I do hope that I shan’t miss you, your bombs, your polar politics or your vernacular. Adieu!

Another Year Endeth

Jon — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:31:14 +0000

And thus, it is official. Another scholastic year has ended, the results published and the summer holidays are already several weeks old (for some at least). What occurs now can shape the rest of my life. Come September, I’ll be living it up in Belgium (if the current political situation sustains itself that long) and …

Intercalary Year (2010-2011)

Jon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:22:43 +0000

As I publish this as the latest instalment of randomosity to grace this website, I’ve just laid down my pen on the first set of multiple forms needed for next year’s séjour on the continent. Given the joint nature of my degree – BA Hons French and Spanish (Applied Languages) – it was necessary to …

Decency alive and well in the 21st Century

Jon — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:05:31 +0000

It’s refreshing to see that decency lives on, even in this time of “I, myself and me”, albeit this time it involved one of my lesser favoured organisations… yes, you’ve guessed it -Ulsterbus (aka Translink )! A bit of background: I boarded the 1710GMT Garvagh 116 service from the Station in Coleraine, and presented my …

Back to Uni

Jon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:54:27 +0000

As I write this, the first Academic Week in UU draws to a close (thankfully it finished for me yesterday!) and some 20000 students spread across the 4 campuses of the University of Ulster return to their studies, it is a relief to be back, even though as every day passes we get ever closer …