Category Archives: Tribulations

Entertaining annoyances.

The Honest Truth

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Amalia

I want to make something clear: I love India. I love the people, the culture, the country. But I don’t always like them. So for the benefit of hopeful exchange students, future travelers, and the like, I’m going to give … Continue reading →

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District Conference Fun

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Amalia

Here’s a glimpse for you of my life in India. I’m home alone, working on math (the only graduation requirement I haven’t filled yet). The house is quiet. Suddenly, a noise like a motor starts up, and I jump out … Continue reading →

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Typing Something

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Amalia

Okay, I know, I’ve been back for 5 days and I’m only writing a new post now. I really did try to start one before, it just wasn’t working out. I had to think about every word before I put … Continue reading →

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There is no free parking in Minneapolis

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Chris

They’re called the Twin Cities, but if they really are twins they are clearly fraternal. Saint Paul and Minneapolis share the same river, the same weather, and the same big University.  One might also mention that they share the same … Continue reading →

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Mud

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Amalia

Today I went back to school! Well, I also went back to school last Monday, but when I arrived there on the back of my host dad’s bike, the gates were shut and locked, (yes, we get locked inside the … Continue reading →

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*disclaimer* this is not a blog post

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Amalia

This is a blog post about why I am not writing a blog post. Lots of cool stuff has happened in the last few days. I even made videos of some of it which I will post on YouTube at … Continue reading →

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Avinu Malkeinu vs. the Oreos

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Amalia

I never actually thought I would come to this, to laying curled up in my bed cradling my phone in my hand, listening to YouTube videos of Yom Kippur services and searching for one that sounded like home. Okay, the … Continue reading →

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The Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office and its Respective Malfunctions

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Amalia

I had to get up this morning and go to the Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office again to try and get registered. Guess what? I didn’t get registered. Surprise surprise. Here’s the full story: At the airport, the very chatty and … Continue reading →

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DAY 1

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Amalia

In case you didn’t get the memo, I’m in India this year! I left Monday night and arrived Wednesday morning, but about 10 hours of that was time change. My flights went well. The first one was packed full, so … Continue reading →

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NeopoliTAN

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Chris

Neopolitan:  Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate.

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