Let’s face it, each of us would like a piece (if not all) of what Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates has. But then we see ourselves studying hard (my ass) towards getting a degree and hoping for a job that will eventually get us to a high earning position. But, then you start thinking. What did these guys do and where were the blood, sweat, and tears everyone saying is required to … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Going to the Supermarket Abroad, Priceless Experience.
I am 23 years old and I already lived alone in two different countries (and I hope this number will grow in the future) Germany and Finland. Both countries are completely different from my home country: Spain. When I mean different I mean completely different. Especially Finland. Angry Birds’ home country is crazy and awesome at the same time. One of the things I loved to do … [Read more...]
Erasmus Feelings Part II
The sentence “second parts were never as good as first ones” works in a lot of situations. For example when you have a second lunch in the same day, the second lecture of the morning or the second time your girlfriend makes the pregnancy test because with the first one you couldn’t believe what you saw. However, sometimes the second parts are awesome. The second beer, the … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Christmas Gifts Guide For Your Girlfriend
Christmas is one of the most loved periods of the year. People are joyful, the streets are crowded and full of colourful lights..to put it briefly: the atmosphere is magical and peaceful. Just one thing prevents every boy to be happy and thoughtless... You have to buy a present for your girlfriend! … [Read more...]
5 Very British Problems You Will Face When You Study In The UK
I came to study in the UK in 2013 and started doing my master in England. As a Chinese, it was my first time to go abroad and see how the “real world” looks like. Actually, it is not that easy for a Chinese family to afford to pay huge amount of money to study abroad, at least, it is true in my hometown. So, I told myself that I need to make full use of this year, work hard … [Read more...]
How to prepare Bolognese – 4 people – 9€
The so called "Ragù alla Bolognese" (Bolognese sauce) is a famous italian ready made pasta sauce: many restaurants all over the world prepare it. But..what is the real italian recipe? As a student, I have been abroad twice: the first time I have been in Netherlands to study, the second I found a work in Germany. Walking in the supermarkets, I have noticed many bottles of … [Read more...]
Erasmus Feelings Part I
The Erasmus program is one of the best things ever. That's the truth. God bless the European money for this. I did my Erasmus in Finland and it was one of the best experiences in my life that I will never forget. Because the Erasmus feelings are completely different from the “normal” feelings. It is quite probable that they only happen one time, and you know it. Here you can … [Read more...]
Erasmus in Denmark – Part 1: Education System
Thinking now at myself preparing to go for an Erasmus in Denmark (well kind of Erasmus, more of a semester exchange) I see how young and inexperienced I was. As you might expect judging by the first sentence, land of beer, pork and porn was substantially different from what I have imagined. Working my ass off to pay off my trip, visa and other following red tape crap they … [Read more...]