My time here has been short, yet I feel like I have seen and done so much. I have already made some great connections with the country and the people. This is an update on my life here in Argentina.
This brief field note takes a look into the life of a tree that is not native to the lush lands of Argentina. Somehow, it has found itself miles away from its origin and right next to my house!
It's taken me two long months, but I can finally say I no longer have to use Google maps everytime I want to find my way back to my dorm. London feels more like home every day!
Arriving in a new country and integrating into the community is not an easy task. When I first arrived, I would have been completely lost without my host family in Rabat.
Do you think people would go to public baths if they existed in the U.S.? Hammams, or public bathhouses, are a popular, long-standing Moroccan tradition.
Learning a new language can be hard, especially when you are in a new country and have no other choice but to speak it. Luckily, I live in a place that is welcoming of and patient towards foreigners.
Do you ever wonder why certain traditions exist, or how long they've been around? This field note is about mate, an Argetine tea, and my experience drinking it with some of my new friends!
Marhaba bikom! Welcome everyone! My name is Raquel and I teach English in the north of Morocco through the Fulbright program! I’m excited to share my stories with you!
