The University of Portland Study Abroad Program in Salzburg
by Natalie Brown
On Saturday April 14th, we had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a Spiritual Retreat organized and led by those students on the Salzburg program who are part of the Spiritual Committee. This retreat focused on the overall theme of Continue reading “Spiritual Retreat”
By Natalie Brown
Of the many wonderful experiences and opportunities we have been given this year, the Spring Tour is one of the most exciting. Spring tour was the trip that everyone had been waiting for all year. This is a three week long tour that goes by bus through Greece and Italy. Before heading out on this adventure, Continue reading “Spring Tour 2012”
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After many of us spent our Christmas Break traveling all throughout Europe, it was nice for everyone to settle back into life in Salzburg. Cold weather and snow seem to be in Salzburg to stay and Continue reading “Winter Activities in Austria”
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After a very busy first semester filled with classes, activities, and tours, it was finally time for Christmas break. We had three weeks without classes where we Continue reading “Christmas Eve Dinner and New Years”
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On December 3rd, our group got the chance to attend the annual Ferneding dinner held at the Hotel Sacher. Continue reading “Ferneding Dinner 2011”
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During the week leading up to the traditional American Thanksgiving dinner, held every year here at the center on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, everyone was getting into the Holiday spirit. However, Continue reading “Mauthausen and Thanksgiving”
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Fall tour began bright and early on Friday October 28th, and after a week of midterms we were ready for a break from classes. We piled onto the tour bus at 7am to begin our longest journey yet; a trip that would last a week and take us to Continue reading “Fall Tour 2011”
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After having a wonderful experience on our group tours, both to Salzkammergut and to Vienna, we had some much needed down time where we got to explore the area close to home and settle in to life at the Center. After living in the Center for over a month, it really has become a home and everyone has settled into the routine here.
One thing that has been really fun for a lot of students at the Center is Continue reading “Settling in and Exploring”
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We departed from the Center in Salzburg early the morning of Thursday September 22nd. We were headed for a weekend full of fun and adventures in Vienna and everyone was excited for our first overnight tour.
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Our first weekend in Salzburg was full of adventures! We visited many of the sights around Salzburg and we were blown away by all the beauty surrounding us. It was the perfect way to get to know the city and the countryside. Continue reading “Salzkammergut!”