by Mackenzie Gentz | Jun 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
On 25 June I drove from Tucson to Phoenix with my partner, as I will take off from Phoenix on 26 June to arrive at my first destination—Cuzco, Peru—on 27 June. Thankfully, the English Institute I will study has a well-organized, immersive program that offers...
by Mackenzie Gentz | Jun 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
After a four-year shortcut to a five-year program, I graduated with degrees in German, Linguistics, and Oboe Performance. Nine family members came to see the ceremonies, and I feel so humbled to be on the other end of my undergraduate career. Two weeks after...
by Vivica Lewis | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
We knew the news of the overturning of Roe v. Wade was coming, so why did it hurt so bad when I found out this morning? When the opinion was leaked, I took to the streets and donated to abortion funds. However, before I found the strength to do those actions, I...
by Vivica Lewis | Jun 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Life is still going great in Buenos Aires! After a couple of rough days of feeling overwhelmed with all of the changes, I have gotten back to exploring, researching, and enjoying life here. I’ve made it a priority to go for walks each day on my way to get...
by Vivica Lewis | Jun 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today was a pretty chill day in Buenos Aires as I continue adjusting to life here. I went to a local grocery store to grab water bottles (since I can’t drink tap) and snacks. While there, I decided to check their toiletries section to see if I noticed anything...
by Vivica Lewis | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am writing this post from Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina! I arrived early this morning at about 8 AM local time and took a 40-minute ride from Ezeiza Airport to where I’m staying closer to the heart of the city. I did not get as much sleep as I had hoped on...
by Mackenzie Gentz | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello all, Flights are booked, everything is ordered, and the remaining accommodations/insurance are falling into place as I write. I wanted to update you all on my podcast, The Book Album, and its accompanying blog, The Panopti-Blog. While I will not update either...
by Vivica Lewis | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello! This is my first post to test out the blog before I start traveling this summer.
by Mackenzie Gentz | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello all, I need to test-run a blog post, so I thought I would quickly review my travel preparations. The trip is well on the way to enough organization to travel under. I need to secure a few more accommodations, but other than that, the little details are what I am...
by Mackenzie Gentz | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello all, and welcome to Linguistic Sketchbook! The name of this blog derives from the title of my podcast and personal blog, The Book Album (host of the Panopti-Blog). I hope to create a discourse between the two online spaces as I travel and update both blogs. I...
