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Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: Reflections, pt. II

December 6, 2015 0

Nov. 26 was Thanksgiving as you all know, but it was just a Thursday for Canadians — business as usual. The void of holidays from…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: When homesickness sets in

November 22, 2015 0

The holiday cheer in Ottawa is nonexistent. There hasn’t been a federal holiday since Canadian Thanksgiving — more than a month ago now — and…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: Surviving “Hell Week” in Canada

November 16, 2015 0

Hell week is over. Kaput. I survived the most difficult week of schooling at the university so far by giving shaky presentations, and taking insane…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: The little things

November 9, 2015 0

When I moved to Ottawa I knew that the entire country was feeling a sense of uncertainty, but after seeing the newest Canadian Prime Minister,…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: Take time to find serenity and breathe

November 1, 2015 0

The manic winds of October are roaring outside the glass windows of Carleton University’s library. Literally roaring and howling — on my short walk it…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: Into the unknown

October 26, 2015 0

tudy Abroad Column Canada’s newest prime minister-elect has swept Canada, and his visage has swept the internet. The election was intense and crazy. At the…

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A Mainer Abroad: Bird’s Eye View

October 18, 2015 0

Study Abroad Column It has rained or slushed here in Ottawa for a week or so, not that I’ve been here to see it the…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: On changing seasons, growing up and giving thanks

October 5, 2015 0

Study Abroad Column There are a few tattered brown leaves clinging to their trees in my neighborhood. Ottawa hasn’t gotten much colder in the past…

Black Bear Abroad

A Mainer Abroad: Stark differences

September 28, 2015 0

By Stephen Roberts Study Abroad Column Doom and gloom are no more in Ottawa. The leaves started turning golden shades of crimson this week, and…

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