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Heather: Settling in and Scuba

DAY 22: When I signed up for classes back in December, each one fulfilled some sort of requirements towards both of my majors. However, there was one class that I took that just was not fun; it was too easy and felt like a giant review. So, I said “screw it” to major requirements, dropped it today, and took up a linguistics class for fun. Ever since I was little, I’ve loved hearing foreign languages, listening to people talk and communicating with people in general. I believe that some sort of linguistics [...]

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Miles: Oh, Thoreau!

Quick Updates: Went Cross-country skiing. Loved it. The falls are significantly less painful. There are beautiful tracks near Kringsjå, another student village. Did Laundry. Am now out about $10. Will now be wearing all clothing for a disgustingly long time. First Norwegian cold! My throat hurts like WOAH. Green Tea and my flatmate’s stash of Ricola throat drops are saving my life. One of the courses I am taking this semester is a North American Studies class called “Restoring the Earth/Renewing Culture: Critical Evaluations of the Green American Tradition.” It [...]

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