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.
Category: religionBy Alice on Feb 7, 2011 in culture, history, picture, religion, scenery | Comments Off on Avocados and Fallen Umbrellas: Stand Watchmen and Wait
{Post 3 from blog} Ok, so I left off explaining some of the cultural differences that I have seen so far in Prague along with a brief overview of what I had been doing. I am now settled into my flat and it has been a blast! My flat mates are hilarious and we have […]
By msunada on Sep 26, 2009 in Ireland, picture, religion | 1 Comment
(In Irish, there is no specific word for “hello.” Instead, one greets another person by saying “Dia duit” or “God be with you.” The second person responds by saying “Dia is Muire duit” or “God and Mary be with you.”) While walking through the city of Cork, I noticed this statue of the Virgin Mary […]
By msunada on Sep 24, 2009 in Italy, landmarks/ famous places, picture, religion | 1 Comment
By msunada on Sep 22, 2009 in landmarks/ famous places, picture, religion, Spain | 8 Comments
By msunada on Sep 2, 2009 in landmarks/ famous places, Northern Ireland, picture, religion | Comments Off on Peace Walls
This picture was taken when we went to Northern Ireland, in Belfast. It’s one of the multiple “Peace Walls” put up in various cities to separate feuding Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods. Visiting the walls themselves was profound–it made the chasm between the disparate groups in Northern Ireland a reality. What was most poignant to me […]