Before leaving the country, one of my biggest concerns was how I would get along with the other students whom I would have to spend an entire month with. Although I am generally not an antisocial person, I still get nervous about meeting large numbers of new people. With a field school of nearly 60 [...]
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Meet Huba!… and his Cetero
The Hinto Panzio is a beautiful bed and breakfast that offers some of the best meals in Odorheiu with homey room accommodations. While the proximity to downtown Odorheiu is very attractive, the true lure of this hotel is the family who runs it. Huba, the nephew of the owner, helps with serving dinner and entertaining [...]
Between Work and Travel: My Experience with Studying While Abroad
Although it often feels as if I am on a long summer vacation, each day I am hit with the realization that I am in Europe for school. This is not bothersome, however, because I absolutely love my field and the information I am studying. I am thoroughly enjoying learning more about archaeological field techniques [...]
The Cuisine Scene of Odorheiu Secuiesc
Odorheiu Secuiesc is a Hungarian town in the center of Transylvania, Romania. There exists a large clash in cultures due to the historical and political arena in this region of the country. This is seen evident through the food options around the town. Throughout a majority of the country, the food options are limited to [...]
Churches, Palazzi, and Gelato
This first week in Florence has been quite a busy and exciting one. Aside from starting up classes again, I have been busy learning to navigate the city and locate all the places of interest. In Florence every turn and detour appears to have new things to discover. Every couple of blocks you can find [...]
