Author Archives: Dan Portanova

Guide to the American Classroom

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Dan Portanova

Howdy friends! Thus far, my blog posts have touched on my experiences outside of the classroom, so today I figured that it was time to spice things up and reveal to you the behind the scenes scoop to academic life … Continue reading →

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Road Trip — Washington DC

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Dan Portanova

There is something magical about being a tourist in a foreign city. I can’t quite pinpoint it exactly – maybe it is the thrill of exploring a new geographical area or even the mystery that comes with having no plans or … Continue reading →

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You know you’re from Canada when…

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Dan Portanova

We have all heard that Canadians (apparently) have a certain accent that defines us. That comical “eh” sound that gets added to random sentences and who could forget the “oot” and “aboot” nonsense that everyone keeps talking about. Sure, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Hey Y’All!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Dan Portanova

My name is Dan and I am a 3rd year music student at Brock University. Since August (and for the remainder of the 2011-12 academic year), I have been on exchange at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro in the USA … Continue reading →

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