Translation blog by Olivia in English
Olivia Leicester
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This is my translations blog with useful content for Erasmus in English
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Strasbourg: the best city in the Alsace region
Hello everyone! Today we are going to change country: it is France's turn. Specifically, the city of Strasbourg, which you'll find in the North-East, just at the border with Germany. It forms part of the Alsace region, where there are other small villages with these...
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Ourense: thermal city
Hello everyone, one day later! This time I am going to talk to you about the city of Ourense. For those who aren't from Galicia, maybe you haven't heard of it, but it is known as the thermal city of Galicia. This is due to its origin being linked to thermal waters as...
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1 day visit to... Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is one of the most important cities in Belgium. Famous for its canals, one of the best ways to visit everything is by travelling by boat through the canals. To get to Bruges, a very common option is to get the train, from a nearby spot to the city's station. You...
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10 things to do in Graz, Austria
Hello again! Today I am here to talk to you about the city of Graz which I have now had the opportunity to visit twice. The first time that I went there was in Spring and the second was in summer 2018. To start off I am going to say that even though it has its own...
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Beautiful visit to Seville and its monuments
My incredible trip to the beautiful and magnificent Spain has continued to be more incredible and beautiful, especially since one day I decided to visit and discover Andalusia. It's capital, Seville, sparkles with a million lights and is a real hidden treasure to...
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15 tips to get the most out of your Erasmus
Hello again readers! This time, I am going to write an entry with several tips about how to enjoy your Erasmus experience to the max. Each person has a different way of doing things and they will need to do different things to have a good time, but I think that these...
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York, the place of my dreams
York is a modern city but with a strong medieval influence throughout. Its main streets are full of character from this same aesthetic and they are full of independent shops, making you feel like you're back in Medieval times. One of my favourite independent shops is a...
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Meeting my friend in Leeds
As part of my degree at the Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid, studying International Relations with Translation and Interpretation, we have a compulsory Erasmus year in an English-speaking country. The aim of this exchange is that from the start we will have...
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The Students' Union, Leeds, United Kingdom
Hello! A promise is a promise and as I've been saying that since two entries ago I was going to speak about it, today I want to tell you about the Students' Union, one of the University of Leeds most surprising buildings. It's located right in the middle of campus, so...
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Day 1 in York
Friday upload I have always preferred smaller cities, because I think they are a lot more comfortable for living, going out or studying. It was then when I discovered York was the perfect place for me. Despite the bad weather, York is still very attractive for visitors....
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Day 2 in York
I liked the city so much the first time I went, that I decided to visit it again. This time, I was waiting to go for the second time with my boyfriend during Erasmus, and my intention was to show him the places that I had previously enjoyed the most, and others that I...
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Staying in a dorm or in an apartment?
The main reason why Erasmus students prefer to live in a flat rather than in a student residence is the price. However, both options are equally valid. If you want to fully live the experience, the best thing is to go and live in university dorms, even if you'll be...
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TRADITIONAL FRENCH FOOD: RACLETTE (FOR CHEESE LOVERS)
What is it? I went to Marseille to visit a friend. She's Colombian and has been living with her sister for quite a few years in France. It is a pleasure to go and visit people who love cooking. One day when it was so cold we were frozen to the bone, Sofia had an idea...
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What to see in Paris in 5 days
A couple of months ago I was in Paris for a few days. From my visit to this capital city, I have a few recommendations for future visitors. WHERE TO STAY? I rented an apartment (with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, TV, wifi... basically everything you need) on a...
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The weekly food shop in England
Hello everyone! Today I felt quite inspired, and once again, I am going to delve into my list of "things to talk about from my year in Leeds”. After having a clearer idea of where to live from my other blog, I thought it would be helpful to tell you something about...
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Erasmus Experience in Swansea University, United Kingdom by Marta
Why did you choose to go to Swansea University? My university in Spain recommended us to do our Erasmus at a university in an English-speaking country, so we could be able to completely perfect our leve. From the start of the course we were talking about the process and...
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Risotto with Tuna and Lemon
Hello everybody! Source Tonight, I am going to teach you the recipe of a delicious dish: risotto with tuna and lemon, which I really recommend you try. Ingredients to serve 4 people. 2 litres of water 320 g of basmati rice 150 ml of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60g of...
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HARRY POTTER TOUR, LONDON
Harry Potter Tour Hello everyone, one day later! In today's entry I am going to talk about an incredible experience if you are a big fan of the Harry Potter series, that I experienced with my friend Kate when we were in London: The Harry Potter Tour in the Warner Bros...
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More than a university
Hey, what's up?! After remembering some of my best moments in Leeds, I decided to make a small list of the things that I can't forget to share in this little blogging adventure. Today I am going to talk about the powerhouse of this city, the university. The truth is...
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Millennium Square
Hello again! Today, I'm going to continue with one of the other places from my list. I was thinking about putting it in "places" but I think that it is quite an important one, and it has a lot of the most important buildings in Leeds there, which I am going to tell you...
