Tellus: (tel’us), n. 1. [Latin] earth, soil, and the land; a country; the world. 2. a collection of Willamette University student’s insights, stories, photos and thoughts from their experiences studying abroad.
By gstanley on Sep 30, 2012 in Wales | Comments Off
While I was studying in Wales for spring semester last year, Great Britain was gearing up to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. Ongoing preparations were everywhere, even back when I was studying in London, England in the fall. In the months preceding the ceremonies, the Olympic torch was to complete a circuit through the British [...]
By rder on Sep 28, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off
I took this photo after a very bumpy ride along a pot hole lined road to the backpackers at Bulungula, which is located along the Wild Coast. To get to Bulungula, my friend and I got a ride from the backpackers we were staying at to a small town nearby. Then from [...]
By nbailey on Sep 7, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off
Feria Fishing
La Caleta, Valparaíso, Chile
Back to the Willamette green and brick, but missing those beautiful colors and intense smells of the fish market!
By lhenriks on Sep 6, 2012 in Japan | Comments Off
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This is a photo I took of what is known as the 百万ドル夜景 (Hyaku-man Doru Yakei) or “Million Dollar nightview” in Hakodate, Japan.
I’m not sure what exactly the criteria are for a nightviews, but apparently it is considered one of the most beautiful in the world…or at least in Japan.
While the view was [...]
By cmow on Sep 5, 2012 in Uncategorized, culture, picture | Comments Off
This photo was taken at Korea’s iconic Seoul Tower, also called Namsan Tower. I waited specifically till after my program ended when my mother and uncle would visit me to go to Seoul Tower. I wanted to share this experience with my family because of what this tower represents and show them the beautiful view [...]