Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 10

    It feels unbelievable to say that this semester has come to an end. The depressing thought of leaving runs deep but is overridden by the need to make every last day count. There was one thing that should have topped my list of places to see and that is Parc Guell which is filled with Gaudí creations and always putting it off I spent an entire day by myself wandering the premises. To go home stressing the one place unseen would kill me.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 9

The last two weeks have consisted of traveling to Amsterdam and Tenerife of the Canary Islands for spring break. Both were incredible in their own respective way. Amsterdam came as a spur of the moment trip when our friends from Rome asked us to meet them there. Karrie and I could not find a reason to say no. Tickets were bought Wednesday and we arrived Thursday. Read more…

Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 8

    Well it is time for me to share this experience with another Hallac. My younger brother is studying in Poland and visited me for his spring break. Living a very different life abroad, he is in a constant study mode. I have devoted my energy during his time off to make him act his age. He should experience the fun of living light and carefree for a week before he returns to his heavy workload and life of solitude. I joke that he is crazy to choose this life but we all have our preferences.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 7

    First trip of the semester Karrie and I are off to Roma! A few of our friends are studying abroad in Rome and we are up for the challenge to see who chose the better city. One of my great friends Patrice hosted our abbreviated tour and thanks to her time management and organizational skills she pretty much showed us Rome in two days.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 6

    Yet another great dinner with Carles and I am raving because it was an incredible night incorporating many locales. Dinner at Restaurante Barceloneta on looking the Mediterranean at moonlight was only enhanced by great food and a natural ambiance Buffalo could never create. After dinner we walked along the harbor passing the Museu d’Historia and gorgeous sailboats lining the docks. It was time for drinks and he knew where we were headed: a pirate bar with the best mojitos in the city.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 5

Music is one of the main components of what makes Barcelona truly unique. No matter the time of day I am amazed at the sounds and music coming from these city walls. I know that when walking down Avinguda Portal L’Angel I am guaranteed either an acoustic guitar, lute, or some strange string instrument playing in the crevices of the Cathedral walls.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 4

Carnival. One word encompassing a wrath of celebration and we took this party down to Sitges. Sitges is a small town on the water which is infamous for their celebration of Carnival. Carnival is best described as America’s Halloween with a little more drag queen and alcohol, a little less candy and pumpkins but the dress attire is entirely up to you. Feather masks are a safe bet but truly anything goes.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 3

    More nights out, days exploring, and Barcelona stories from this week. First of all, my Spanish is getting much better due to the forced practice in the streets, classes, and markets. Down to café con leche (a basic coffee/espresso with milk) there are sayings circulating our apartment as instinct which I feel shows our adaptation and comfort in this city. The word heard round this city: valé, pronounced balé, takes on meaning for an English ok, see ya, I agree, moving on, why not…it is used in almost every sentence. But it is fun to say and so it will remain in the forefront of my vocabulary.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 2

My new haven here in Barcelona is officially La Boqueria. La Boqueria is a market that cascades with fruits and vegetables, sells meats, fish, candy, you name it. Located off of Las Ramblas, Karrie, Katelyn and I pretty much hit it up everyday, if not twice. Our new love for guacamole is a daily necessity now and it is forcing us to learn how to cook and truly use the foods Spain has to offer.

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona – Entry 1

    Before I start raving about the experience I have just submerged myself into, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Becca Hallac from Buffalo, New York and I am a junior at Penn State University. More importantly, I have decided to spend my spring semester studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain with my two best friends Katelyn and Karrie. Our decision to live in independent housing is responsible for many of the stories yet to come.

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Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market

Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market

The Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market is considered by many to be the best market of its type in Western New York. In fact, Artvoice recognized the market in its most recent “Best of Buffalo” issue and, judging from the ever increasing crowds, its a sentiment shared by many.

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Buffalo Botanical Gardens – Buffalo

Buffalo Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo Botanical Gardens has some great summer events that you are sure to love. Please find some information about The Buffalo Botanical Gardens and the events that they have here. Visit the Buffalo Botanical Gardens for more information.

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Shea’s Buffalo – Upcoming Schedule

Shea’s Performing Arts – Buffalo, NY

Upcoming Schedule – Find more information about upcoming shows at Buffalo’s little piece of Broadway – Shea’s Buffalo

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Bacchus – Buffalo – Summer Film Series

Summer Film Series

Enjoy an evening under the stars!
Every Wednesday this summer, enjoy great movies paired with food, wine and the stars.
ALL MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK-SHINE ONLY!

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Ski4e – Buffalo Charity

…As part of the” Miracle Makers” program, The Ski4e foundation/ fundraiser has been honored to receive $10,000.00 of this grant to be paid over the next two years to support its fundraising efforts towards children’s COTA campaigns as well as assisting in research into pediatric liver disease… Read more…

EB Greens | Buffalo Restaurants

 

EB Green’s – Buffalo Restaurants

Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202 – 716-855-4870

When staying overnight at the Hyatt Downtown, me and some of my buddies took our dates to the restaurant’s steak house, EB Green’s. We had heard some really good things about the restaurant and wanted to go out for a nice steak.

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College Know How – Getting To Know Your Teachers

Some College Know How – Getting To Know Your Teachers

I hope to offer some insight to an important question facing many college students and more specifically UB college students – “How do I make an impression with my teachers?” Again, I won’t say that I am any kind of expert or even someone who should be giving out advice, but if your interested check it out.

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“Content Specialists” Positions

UBE, Inc. & UBEntertained.com
Content Specialist Position
February 11, 2008

UBE, Inc. & UBEntertained.com
Seek ambitious students eager for Real World experience

UBE, Inc. & UBEntertained.com are looking for ambitious students interested in gaining real world experience in the areas of Copywriting, Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, and/or Editorial/Writing.

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College Know How – Networking

College Know How – Buffalo Networking

What is networking? Networking has many meanings but for the sake of this post let’s just say that it is the “act of connecting yourself with other people”. Some of the reasons why one might “network” are to make friends, meet those of the opposite sex, and develop professional relationships.

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Weekly Featured Restaurant – Hutch’s of Buffalo

Weekly Featured Restaurant – Hutch’s - 1375 Delaware Ave. near Gates Circle 885-0074

Hutch’s is a restaurant that most out-of-towners do not know about. However, I have been to Hutch’s several times and have to say that it rivals all others as one of the best restaurants in the Buffalo area.

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