Katrina Keegan
Katrina Keegan is a University of Chicago student studying in St. Petersburg, Russia for the 2018-2019 academic year through the Bard-Smolny Program. She is living with a host family and taking classes with local students.
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 22:38
Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families
Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table.
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Saturday, 08 June 2019 19:58
I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.
My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.
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Friday, 03 May 2019 08:07
How it Really Feels to Be Fluent in a Foreign Language
The definition of "fluent" is more fluid than it seems.
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Tuesday, 02 April 2019 19:37
How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace
Five things I've learned on an international internship with a Russian NGO.
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Thursday, 14 March 2019 10:39
Why I'm Afraid of Western Europe
Weekend jaunts to London or Paris? No, thank you.
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Sunday, 11 November 2018 10:53
Study Abroad: Living Lectures
Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
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Thursday, 18 October 2018 12:06
Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder
Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
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Thursday, 27 September 2018 18:33
What it Means to "Gulyat"
I walked my way from being a tourist to a resident of St. Petersburg.
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Saturday, 01 September 2018 23:16
The Many Faces of Russia
What's the difference between Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union?
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Saturday, 01 September 2018 23:13
Adopting a Russian Identity
What's in a name? As Katrina learns while studying abroad in Russia, a lot.
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