Category: Uruguay
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Upon my arrival in Uruguay I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. Tucked away between the giants of Brazil and Argentina, Montevideo doesn’t have the same glamorous ring to it as Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires. However, this country with a population of only 3 million has European charm, friendly people and a nearby…
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This time last year I was finishing my first month of living and studying in Costa Rica; a decision that would prove to be one of the greatest of my life… and here I am a year later in Uruguay, doing it all over again! The past month has seen me move into a beautiful…
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Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay! In Spring 2017 I became the second ever Australian to study on exchange at La Universidad de Montevideo, a beautiful university situated more or less in the city centre of Montevideo. As I reflect on the first month here, I want to be careful in how I sell it. This is…
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Before I acquaint you with La Universidad de Montevideo, perhaps it’s wiser to get our bearings of where the university is located. Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay- a country tucked in neatly between Brazil and Argentina. It has a modest population of 3.4 million people, giving it bragging rights of being the smallest nation…
