May 2nd 2011 - Introduction
Ok so this is my very first blog post ever!! I have created this blog in light of my recent award from the Stevenson Exchange Scholarship at Glasgow University. I am going to document my whole Erasmus...
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Pre-Erasmus Blues
I thought I would take a break from all the studying for the looming exams to talk a bit about this strange time when you've finished classes at Uni, but still have exams and a summer holiday before...
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Exams are finished...¡por fin!
Finally our 3rd year exams are finished! Most of my exams went pretty well although the Marketing was a tough 2 hours. Now it's time for me to start learning the every day Spanish words that university...
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7 days to go!
Well I thought it was about time to post another update since I only have one week left until I leave Scotland for Murcia. I'm so excited to start living in Spain but I'm also very scared and quite...
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1st few weeks in Murcia
The first few weeks in Murcia have been amazing. I’ve been trying to keep a diary as often as possible so that I can look back on what I did and tell other people about my experiences. Saying goodbye...
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¡Háblame en castellano!
Many people outside of Spain do not know that more than one official language exists within the peninsula. In fact, there are 4 official languages in Spain:1) Castellano (Castilian Spanish)– a language...
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Less than a month til Christmas!
I can't believe I've been in Spain for more than 4 months now! I've gotten so used to life here and it feels very normal now. I don't seem to miss home as much as other people do, but I do have my days...
View ArticleThe importance of learning languages: where the UK is going wrong!
I am currently reading an article for a class on English-Spanish translation for Tourism and Leisure and it inspired me to vent some of my anger on the topic of the importance of language learning....
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2nd Semester and a trip to SALAMANCA!
Well it's been ages since I last posted an article and I feel very guilty about that. I've been finding it very difficult to find the time to do things for myself here in Murcia that are non-university...
View ArticleShort Interview - James Nellaney
I am now back in Scotland after a wonderful year in Murcia, Spain. The same has happened to me with this blog as I'm sure has happened to most of us with one thing or another, that I started well and...
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Dos and don'ts for Erasmus students and future prospects
Now that I have finished my year abroad I feel that it is only right for me to give my opinion on how best to make the most of your Erasmus year (or similar), and to give my thoughts on future...
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