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Today begins our much anticipated Slovak Language Adventure. Just to get you up to par on the plans here, Amy and I registered for a Slovak Language Course through Comenius University of Bratislava in Slovakia. 3 weeks of learning the language as well as the history and culture.
Why Slovakia? As Amy would say....we're discovering our roots. Because I am 7/8 Slovak, and have had a love of the country for many years, Genealogy is in my blood, and this opportunity seemed way too good to pass on.
This is the only summer where Amy was free from work or studies, so it seemed the perfect opportunity for her to experience a mini study abroad since her schedule did not make allowances it. She probably didn't originally plan on having her mom around, but she seems pretty excited about us spending this time together.
The application process was painless, the money transfer was certainly interesting...with me out an extra 44 €, due to European bank fees that my bank did not seem to know about, but communication has definitely been lacking. I finally sent a list of questions about 3 weeks ago:
A few days later, my questions were addressed.
I was so surprised by the moving-in answer that it took me a minute to realize that I never mentioned anything about when to pay the money that I owed. I had already agreed to pay the money upon arrival. It's just too bad that I didn't confirm exactly when the arrival was supposed to be!
When I asked about a schedule, I was told that it would be posted everyday on the chalk board. So, your guess is as good as mine regarding what adventures await us.
Luckily, I have relatives who live in Bratislava. My cousin, Helga, has offered to have us stay with her until we can officially move into the university on Sunday. Her brother-in-law will pick us up at the Vienna airport and drive us to her apartment as well as to Modra-Harmonia where we will be staying for the course. After my flight was booked, I was told that tomorrow is a holiday in Slovakia: the feast of SS Cyril and Methodius, and that bus schedule that the university sent to me is worthless!
Thank goodness for Helga!
Dovidenia for now!
Today begins our much anticipated Slovak Language Adventure. Just to get you up to par on the plans here, Amy and I registered for a Slovak Language Course through Comenius University of Bratislava in Slovakia. 3 weeks of learning the language as well as the history and culture.
Why Slovakia? As Amy would say....we're discovering our roots. Because I am 7/8 Slovak, and have had a love of the country for many years, Genealogy is in my blood, and this opportunity seemed way too good to pass on.
This is the only summer where Amy was free from work or studies, so it seemed the perfect opportunity for her to experience a mini study abroad since her schedule did not make allowances it. She probably didn't originally plan on having her mom around, but she seems pretty excited about us spending this time together.
The application process was painless, the money transfer was certainly interesting...with me out an extra 44 €, due to European bank fees that my bank did not seem to know about, but communication has definitely been lacking. I finally sent a list of questions about 3 weeks ago:
- when do we move in to the dorm?
- is there air-conditioning?
- where is the nearest supermarket/pharmacy?
- are there laundry facilities?
- where is the nearest bus stop?
- Could I have a street address?
A few days later, my questions were addressed.
- we can move in on July 9 (the day the course begins) or earlier at an extra charge
- no air conditioning in the dorms
- The Supermarket/pharmacy is about 2 km away;
- laundry facilities are available with payment
- the bus stop is a 5 min. walk.
- The address continues to be a town without a street number for direction.
- I can pay the 44 € that I owe upon arrival.
I was so surprised by the moving-in answer that it took me a minute to realize that I never mentioned anything about when to pay the money that I owed. I had already agreed to pay the money upon arrival. It's just too bad that I didn't confirm exactly when the arrival was supposed to be!
When I asked about a schedule, I was told that it would be posted everyday on the chalk board. So, your guess is as good as mine regarding what adventures await us.
Luckily, I have relatives who live in Bratislava. My cousin, Helga, has offered to have us stay with her until we can officially move into the university on Sunday. Her brother-in-law will pick us up at the Vienna airport and drive us to her apartment as well as to Modra-Harmonia where we will be staying for the course. After my flight was booked, I was told that tomorrow is a holiday in Slovakia: the feast of SS Cyril and Methodius, and that bus schedule that the university sent to me is worthless!
Thank goodness for Helga!
Dovidenia for now!
Sounds fabulous! Enjoy your adventure and your time with Amy .... And Helga!
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This is big news!!!
I hope you have time to share the sights and sounds, as I am fairly certain I will never be traveling to Slovakia. ;o)
God Bless.
XO