Author Archives: Julia

About Julia

I'm studying abroad in Spain, but am supposed to be a Macaulay at City sophomore in the International Studies program. I love my life!

Hǎojiǔ bùjiàn (I think… also, thank you Nano!)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Julia

Dear all, Not that I know more than what I learned in my one Mandarin class like two semesters ago…. but I thought saying Long Time No See in English would be kind of silly seeing as it quite possibly … Continue reading →

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Why this academic year is going to be the best ever

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Julia

Hey all! Who’s excited to go back to school!?! At the beginning of the month I would have had the intense urge to slap anyone who asked that question, but I’ve been through the 5 stages of pre-semester grief. This … Continue reading →

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HALLO I am back from DEUTSCHLAND (and someone is moving!)

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Julia

So hey there, I’m sure you’ve been wondering why I haven’t been posting about my summer plans with Noah… The great, big, right-before-he-leaves summer plans. Well, first of all, I spent the beginning of July in Colorado with Noah, his … Continue reading →

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We met at the MET (Summer Love date #1)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Julia

Hi all, Here’s my first real dating blog entry for the summer. As promised, Noah and I went to the Museum Mile festival on Tuesday. Instead of going to the opening ceremony at the top of the mile, we decided … Continue reading →

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Summer Love on the Cheap (Pre-Long-Distance <3)

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Julia

Hey all, Finals are done, my summer classes are about to begin, and my senior year is on the horizon. My boyfriend, who met me in December during a year off from school, is going back to his college in … Continue reading →

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On setting deadlines (and being self-righteous?)

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Julia

Hey all, Does anyone else here set impossibly high standards for him or herself? Who am I kidding, this is a Macaulay blog… to a certain extent, we’re all lovably yet certifiably insane. Here’s my issue: I’ve been noticing my … Continue reading →

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Here’s to the Seniors! (five weeks o.0)

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Julia

Hey all, So, starting this week, I guess I’ll write a blog every week. Teehee. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This week I’d like to talk about the seniors. I’ve been so wrapped up in planning my … Continue reading →

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Post-Spring Break Stress Management (PUT DOWN the cupcake!)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Julia

Hi all, Apparently I am only able to blog once a month when I am in love. Who knew? 😀 Although I am still spending as much time as possible with my boy, and school is picking up again until … Continue reading →

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Applying for things and stuff: Stressed is best?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Julia

Here’s the thing…. overachievers are overachievers even when they don’t act like it. All college students feel stress, but overachievers stress about the stupidest things (take it from someone who is doing so at this very moment). Hugo Chavez died, … Continue reading →

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So now she has a boyfriend (doesn’t make her less crazy)

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julia

Hey all, Apparently Alena won the boyfriend bet. Hey, I’m as surprised as you are. I really didn’t think I’d find someone I liked and wouldn’t freak out about or run away from… at least anytime soon. But today we’ve … Continue reading →

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