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election day
This year’s Romanian presidential election was more than just a political contest—it was a turning point in the country’s democratic journey, and a clear message to Europe and the world about the values Romanians…
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expectation vs. reality
I think I’m finally starting to recover from a whirlwind April, which took me to four countries in just four weeks. I’m definitely not complaining—it was exciting, and the fast-paced travel made the month…
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the immigration journey: a comedy of errors
I did not mean to have this long of a break from the blog but I have been busy traveling and getting some immigration formalities out of the way so I can enjoy the…
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primavara in Timișoara
Today marks one month since I arrived in Timişoara, and time has flown by. I’ve been occupied with getting settled and establishing new routines. My class schedule has finally become more consistent, giving me…
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Happy mărțișor
Yesterday, I celebrated my first Romanian tradition: Mărțișor. This is celebrated on March 1st and the term “mărțișor” is derived from “Martie,” which means March in Romanian. This celebration is deeply rooted in mythology…
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holding pattern
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in Romania for 10 days now, and I’m genuinely relishing every moment of it. Each day brings a sense of accomplishment, whether I’m mastering the tram system…
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Welcome to Timişoara
After months of anticipation, I finally embarked on my long-awaited journey. When I arrived, it all felt surreal; the buildup to this moment had been intense. It didn’t hit me until my parents dropped…
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noroc, românia!
I have been deciding whether or not this is the craziest thing I’ve ever done. As a former small business owner, I experienced my fair share of adventures navigating entrepreneurship. I also moved solo…
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