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 …
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A Cidade de Vigo
“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 …
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La fin de la vie montoise
« 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 …
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Another Year Endeth
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 …
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Intercalary Year (2010-2011)
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 …
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Back to Uni
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 …
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