Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: July 12, 2009
It’s been over a month since I arrive home in the States. Basically, nothing has changed. A few people are gone, I don’t feel as close with some of my friends (although I feel closer with others), but for the most part it’s the same old drama, the same old Iowa. I’m happy to be [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: June 7, 2009
I have a confession. My first few nights here, I literally cried myself to sleep. I was nowhere near my comfort zone and I completely panicked. It took me a long time to adjust to Greece. The language barrier and the cultural norms were huge obstacles to overcome. It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 [...]
Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: February 8, 2009
I’m pretty sure I was born to be either a European or a city girl. There is so much to see and do here; I don’t know if 4 months will be enough! We went to Vergina yesterday, a museum built up around some ancient royal tombs. I’m not exactly a museum girl, but our [...]