Category Archives: Year in Spain

University #1: Pompeu Fabra

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

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

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!

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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Reflection at Night

While talking to my Mom on the phone last night, I was sitting outside by the pool in the cool night air. Not a breath of wind blew, making the pool a perfect mirror for the lights of the house. … Continue reading

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