Working with kindergarteners has been an interesting experience. It has made me reflect upon basic communication skills that we adults make take for granted. While working with the five and six year olds these past two months I've developed a different set of communication skills. Speaking slowly is key. You... Continue reading

Tomorrow is the first day of March, which means I have only three short weeks left in Portugal (for now). The cliché saying is true, time does fly by when you're having fun. I haven't had a dull day since I arrived in January, besides the 5 days total that... Continue reading

Before setting off on my journey I had been warned about the laid back culture in Portugal. Personally, I have always a planner and I like to know what's going on before I dive into something new. I was hoping to take a lesson from being part of a country... Continue reading

Hello from Lisboa! I'm very happy to be here in Portugal for my first experience with CIEE and my first time outside of North America. My name is Emma, I'm a 25 year old adventure seeker and outdoor enthusiast. It's so lovely here in Portugal. It's the middle of January... Continue reading