Mi educacion

Wowzers! It's been over two weeks and I have one solo entry to represent my time here. While it's fresh on mind, I will give you an update in words I can try to make sense. First off, my classes supremely exceeded my imagination. I know this is nerdy, but I get a little giddy in the morning because I am excited to be surrounded in this language. We spend--no joke-- 7 hours a day speaking (and in my case, mostly listening) Spanish and engaging in the literature of Pablo Neruda. He is noted as one of the most famous Latin American poets of all time. He is so eloquent in his choice of diction and is an advocate for the life of all people. It is so refreshing to read, study, and be challenged in the spirit through his poems. Also, for class, we get to go the mall and marketplace and converse with people about various issues reagrding the Chilean culture and food. Anchovies are apparently a big hit here, and honestly, I didn't even know what the heck anchovies were in English. Who knew I'd learn English too?

I think the most intense education I've received so far is being in the Chilean culture amidst other Americans who individually vary in culture as well. We are this group of thirty-five people, completely different with diverse backgrounds, congregating together as if we all are submerged under the same "American culture." So much enriching beauty has come forth from our individuality while here.

Sorry so short and brief, but we're about to go to a Chilean techno club!! (Good thing I packed my neon lightstick. :O))