Translation blog by Lauren in English
Lauren Voaden
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This is my translations blog with useful content for Erasmus in English
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The reasons I went on Erasmus
I'm going to tell you the reasons why, it's all written here. I was 15 years old when everything around me changed in a matter of minutes. I was blind then, it was as if I were in the middle of a dense sandstorm. I couldn't see beyond the land in front my eyes, and as...
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Chapter 3: A weekend on Tenerife. Van experience on the Canary Islands!
In this chapter, we're going to the island of Tenerife, to the sweltering heat of the Canary Islands for a weekend. We're going to make the most of the time we have there with our van. Before I start I have to update you on some news regarding the facilities within our...
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"The battle" between halls of residence and private apartments (Price and quality of life)
In my last article, I explained what you needed to do once you had been given an Erasmus placement for the upcoming year (check it out here); The last point I made was on the topic of accommodation. This point likely left you with an over-arching worry about making a...
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The 7th of March, sunrise on the beach
The best plans are undoubtedly the spontaneous ones. I don't know about you but I've always dreamed of seeing the sun rise from the beach. I've always liked the idea of being able to see the first ray of light coming out of the sea. I guess we all have some kind of...
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Laido and Laga beaches: Everything you need to know
Today I'm not having to travel far from home to share one of my favorite corners of the world with you 'two small but powerful gems that have captivated me since I was little, two places I've grown up with and still play a part in my life now. The most beautiful beaches...
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A day in Venice: What to see
Hi, everyone! Today I want to talk to you about my quick trip to Venice. I went last year, whilst I was on an Erasmus year abroad in Pula, so Venice wasn't very far away at all. You can get there by car in just a little over three and a half hours. However, whenever...
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A day in Toulouse
Hello everybody! I hope you're all doing well. In this post, I want to tell you a bit more about the route I took to Rimini, a journey that I made almost a year ago after passing through the cities of Madrid and Bordeaux. It was time to catch a Flixbus and continue...
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Are Basque stereotypes true or false?
Hello everybody! Today, once again, I'm bringing you a post related to the Basque Country and its people. The thing is, I've heard a lot of stereotypes about Basque people throughout my life and many of them aren't true. That's why I want to set them all out today to...
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Things you miss when you're far away from Peru
When you're far away from your home country, you definitely miss things like your family, your friends and the food. But when you were born in Peru, you'll notice that you'll miss a lot more than that. You'll miss things that often went unnoticed in your daily life. As...
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Aix-en-Provence, my Erasmus city
Aix-en-Provence, my Erasmus city Today I'm here to talk about the city where I was able to spend 4 months of my life, thanks to the Erasmus scholarship. When I was browsing the list of countries and cities I could pick as an Erasmus destination, I originally picked...
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10 places in Cyprus you must visit
10 places you can't miss out on when you visit Cyprus Hello again, everyone! I told you earlier about my first day in Cyprus, specifically the route we took to the beaches of Ayia Napa. You can read this post if you want to follow this whole chapter and not miss a...
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Is it possible to speak 5 languages? How to be a polyglot from my experience
When I arrived in Milan I had a clear purpose: to learn languages. I arrived speaking the basics of the two languages I wanted to learn (English and Italian), but this didn't stop me in the slightest to make my goal clear, from the first moment I had to give everything...
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Learning a language in 6 months.
Is it possible to learn a language in 6 months? The quick, simple answer is yes, but there's a lot more to it. People often think going abroad will solve their language problems in a matter of seconds. They think, without needing to struggle or attend classes, they'll...
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The beach
Huelva has several beaches, so I don't know where to start. The Punta del Sebo is a part of Huelva's capital and for many years it hasn't been considered a beach. This is because it only consists of the end of the Port where all the dirt and garbage from the sea is...
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For future Erasmus students going to Poland
This post is dedicated to all the mothers, all the good friends that only want the best for us, to my grandma and my auntie, and of course to all the unfamiliar faces that, even so, have the right to weigh in on your life. These are the typical phrases we have to put up...
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Being away during family and friend's birthdays
Hello everyone. Today I wanted to make an post about my family and friend's birthdays and other important dates which took place while I was away on Erasmus and couldn't be with them. In this post I'm going to talk about what I did for each celebration to give you...
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St. Wolfgangsee
St. Wolfgangsee Hey everyone! Today I'm giving you a post about a trip I made a little while back in July, around Germany and Austria. We visited St. Wolfgangsee on the last day of our trip. Our plan was to visit this little lakeside village to have a quick dip and a...
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Fillet of meat with balsamic vinegar of Modena
Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how to prepare a tasty meal influenced by the place I live in Italy. The Italian influence is seen in the super tasty "aceto balsámico" that runs throughout the ingredients. Just to clarify, this "aceto" isn't a type of oil, but...
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Packing your Erasmus suitcase
Hey guuuys! I hope you're all well! Today I'm coming at you with one of the biggest Erasmus problems. How to fit everything you need to live 6 months or a year away from home into a suitcase. It seems impossible, but I promise you that you can take your entire life in a...
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The best burgers in Bilbao
Whether you're on an Erasmus year, part of SICUE or just visiting, gastronomically speaking, you must know that Bilbao is one of the best choices you could make. Later on, I will talk about traditional Basque food, the best desserts in the area and alternative...
