Tag: Eastern Europe

• 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 or attempting to converse in Romanian. Surprisingly, I’ve found plenty of opportunities for socializing, thanks to the Erasmus Student Network, which…

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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 me off at Newark Airport and I boarded the plane that it was really happening. As I stood in the airport,…

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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 across the country because I wanted a change of pace. Working in the hospitality industry in Portland, Oregon during COVID was…

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