Whoa there! Whoever said studying abroad is a breeze may not have studied abroad in Chile. Of the 3 classes I'm taking, one is in a completely Chilean environment...Chilean teacher, Chilean students, Chilean material, etc. At first when I experienced frustration I put it on being new to the way of teaching and not being accustomed to the language. I can no longer use those excuses, and it's a little tougher than I had previously heard. Although, I do believe I will make it through...with a little help from my tandem partner (Chilean student whom I meet with once a week to exchange help with one anothers languages...great program for meeting local people and local sayings "chileanisms") and the class "ayudantes," aka teachers helpers.
On another front...heading a little south this weekend with the group for Pucon. Looking forward to escaping reality for a few days and adventuring up volcanoes, down whitewater rapids, and zip-lining through tropical jungles!
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