EN SERIO?

Today was the first day of classes. I woke up really early and with a stomach ache because I was so nervous not only my class with Chileans but getting there and back. So I decided to leave at 8 even though my class didn't start until 10:05. I had no problem getting to the campus, in fact I was an hour and a half early. So I sat on a bench for that time trying to look as little Gringa as I could which was impossible. So finally at 10:05 my class started. Class went well I like my professor and even though I couldn't understand everything I think I'm going to like this class. Okay and then after that class I had another class on another campus that starts 10 minutes after this class ends. So as soon as I was done this class I frantically ran out the door and tried to find some form of transportation to my next class. After walking around for 20 minutes I finally find a collectivo that will take me where I need to go. Once I arrived at the second campus I couldn't find my class so I asked a Chilean to help me. Finally I get to my classroom only to find out this class doesn't start until next week..... Great! Well at least I know where this class is now. Then when I got home I dropped my phone in the toilet which is something I do often at home too. So now I'm phone less. Looks like going to class is giving me something to write about. This afternoon I have 3 more classes and the last one goes until 6:30. Wish me luck!
-Kaitlyn

So long summer vacation!!!

Saludos Todos!
My summer vacation in Chile has ended. This past month has been nothing but fun with little school work. Last weekend I went to Santiago where I met all of the other students who will be staying in Chie for the semester as well. Santiago was a blast but the days were filled with lots of activities which always left all of us exhausted by the end of the day. Here are a few pictures sorry there aren't many my camera died the second day: (
                                           The hill where Santiago was founded

Fountain

Pictures with Mapuche statues

View from the top of the hill

Messiah Represent

Gringas

This guy did karaoke the whole night

Some beautiful church in Santiago

Allende

Tour guide-loved him

Winery & Vineyard

These things reminded me of milk tanks

I wish I had more pictures from Santiago because we also went to the house of Pablo Neruda who is a famous poet and his house was pretty awesome. After that we went to Cerro San Cristobal which from the top you can see out over all of Santiago. Over all Santiago was a very nice city. While I was in Santiago I almost forgot I was in Chile because of how modern and clean everything is. After a packed weekend I was ready to come home to Vina!
     This past week I didn't have classes so I spent a lot of time at the beach and had some orientation stuff. I picked out my classes for the semester and am taking 6 classes! Also all of my classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday which is really nice but those days are going to be packed! I'm excited for classes to start but I'm also really nervous because I have to take some of my classes with Chileans... But it will definitely take my learning Spanish to a new level. Also my all of my classes are on different campus' that are 10-15 minutes apart with transportation. Never had to deal with anything like this before at Messiah. So for now I'm gonna enjoy my last day before classes start. Oh and also Hannah is coming THURSDAY! So that gives me something big to look forward too! Well that is all I have to say about Chile now! I have a busy month coming up I am going to La Serena this weekend with Hannah, Pucon next weekend, and then la isla negra the next.


Chao a todos!
-Kaitlyn