Author Archives: Willow

About Willow

Juanjo's wife and co-founder of this site.

University #2: Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona

Posted on 9/16/2009 by Willow

The Autonoma University is far outside the city of Barcelona, up through the hills, across many small towns. It’s about a 30-minute train ride, a little bit longer than my commute to Berkeley from San Francisco. I had an appointment … Continue reading →

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University #1: Pompeu Fabra

Posted on 9/14/2009 by Willow

During my Fulbright time in Barcelona I’m going to be working with professors from two universities, hopefully attending some classes at both (as an “alumno oyente”, which like auditing), and going to seminars and lectures. Today I got a tour … Continue reading →

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Landing in Barcelona

Posted on 9/11/2009 by Willow

We got to Barcelona and got our apartment yesterday. Everything was going wonderfully, Juanjo even managed to get some groceries before picking me up from the train (took the AVE from Madrid after my training). We are really happy with … Continue reading →

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Fulbright Orientation

Posted on 9/9/2009 by Willow

Started the orientation in Madrid yesterday, enjoying getting to know people from all over the United States. There are 95 or so of us, about 25 who are here like I am to do research, and then about another 70 … Continue reading →

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Thank you!

Posted on 9/7/2009 by Willow

For my birthday Juanjo planned a surprise day in Madrid that included a visit to the Prado Museum (to the permanent collections, including Goya and Velazquez; Sorolla was sold out). Then we had lunch, walked around, tried to get tickets … Continue reading →

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