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Time Abroad: Discomfort, Discovery, and the Edges of Belonging

Early weeks marked by discomfort and wonder—finding comfort in unfamiliar places, unexpected friendships, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments abroad.

Week 1 in Spain

After a whirlwind of exams, goodbyes, and flights, my exchange in Spain finally begins—with culture shock, new friendships, and a city waiting to be explored.

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Week 2 in Spain

A quiet school week followed by a festive long weekend filled with lights, churros, shopping, a riverside view and a Spanish Moana.

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Weeks 3 & 4 in Spain

Amid a quiet week, a cold countryside walk reveals Ourense’s beauty, abandoned villages, and the changing rhythms of rural life.

Time Abroad: Discomfort, Discovery, and the Edges of Belonging

Week 1 in Spain

Week 2 in Spain

Weeks 3 & 4 in Spain

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