Estación Mapocho

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Today I finally crossed the street and visited the giant mystery building that I see from my apartment everyday. What I found was a breathtaking national monument, la Estación Mapocho, the oldest train station in the country. Built in 1910 to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the republic of Chile, this no longer operational building now houses various galleries and restaurants.

I took some pictures of the space as it is now, but you can view more historic photos here- https://www.estacionmapocho.cl/ex-train-station/

Rocks Zayda

<i>*PDXAbroad Scholarship</i> ¡Hola! My name is Rocks and I am one excited lady! This summer I will be traveling to Santiago de Chile to study for a semester at the Universidad de Andrés Bello. While there, I will be taking an introduction to Latin American Photography class and workshop that is taught entirely in Spanish. I am really looking forward to exploring the city in such an intimate way; just me and my camera. Over six million people currently live in Santiago which is bordered by the ocean to the west and the Andes Mountains to the east, so I will have plenty to capture through my lens, but I am especially excited about photographing all the amazing street art that helps color the city. I will also be volunteering with a local group that helps marginalized people in the community with self-publishing projects called, "Feria de Fanzines" that sponsors monthly events in and around the city. I am currently attending Portland Community College in order to become a high school Spanish teacher. But before I enter the classroom to teach, it is important for me to have a more personal connection to the culture. Growing up in poverty, I never thought that studying abroad would ever fit into my life, but now my dream will soon be realized and I can't wait to start my learning adventure in Santiago! ¡Gracias FEA!