Tag: timisoara

• la revedere, românia

  I am writing this back home in Bend, OR and still very much jet-lagged. It feels very surreal that I’m in the US and my experience in Romania is over. I don’t think it has fully hit me yet that I am home. In the final week of my time in Romania, I was happy…

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• In dENIAL

  And just like that, it’s already July. It’s hard to believe that I have almost two weeks left here in Romania. It felt like just yesterday I was moving into the dorm and now I am already packing up to move out. With this truly incredible journey coming to an end, I am left with…

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• heatwave

  In my last blog post, I briefly touched on how hot it has been in Romania. Over the weekend, we seemed to have a bit of a break in the temperature, but this week we are seeing more rising and blistering temperatures, not only here in Romania, but all across Europe. Cities from Lisbon to…

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• IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN TIMIŞOARA

  It’s hot and I’m cranky. Very cranky. My body temperature hasn’t been able to regulate and there is no relief from the scorching heat and oppressive humidity in Timişoara. No one quite prepared me for how…swampy it gets here. I can’t sleep and I haven’t been able to get anything done due to the brain…

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• adventure in action

  Once again, a month flew by seemingly in a blink. My May calendar was completely full with classes, service projects, a visit from a friend, and wrapping up the month with a trip to Vienna. It was wonderful and I enjoyed every minute. May’s primary focus was service as I had various projects throughout each…

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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 want to uphold. After months of political uncertainty and electoral controversy, voters headed back to the polls this past weekend for…

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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 fly by. On top of that, we had a double holiday here: Easter, followed immediately by Labor Day on May 1.…

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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 rest of my time here. This post is mainly about my immigration experience and what that was like! It’s also crazy…

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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 a clearer overview of my daily life. I’ve been busy adding social events, travel plans, and volunteer opportunities to my calendar.…

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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 and local customs, blending elements of folklore, the changing seasons, and cultural identity. The Tradition: The central aspect of Mărțișor involves…

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