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No matter if you know or not who J. K. Rowling is (although I doubt there's anybody there who hasn't heard of the author of the popular Harry Potter book series), whether you're a student or you had already graduated, or even if you barely remember the times you were studying, her speech at Harvard is a must-see. She addresses the newly graduates at Harvard University, talking about the benefits of failure in life and the importance of imagination for each and every one of us. Whichever path you might chose to take in your carreer and in your life, her words are absolutely inspiring.
I saw this movie a few years back and liked it. It's about a young French student who goes to Barcelona to study through an Erasmus programme and meets other people just like him. I wanted to be like one of the characters, one day.
When I knew I was going to move to Madrid, I knew I had to rewatch it. I wanted to see it before I arrived, but only had the chance to after a few weeks in. And I think it was better. The main character, faced with a new life in a new country with new people, was going to very smilar situations as I already was. I could identify immediately with his actions and concerns. His feelings regarding what he had left back at home and his thoughts on what he was discovering in this new world were very similar to mine. And I bet I'm not the only one who can find resemblance with the character.
L'auberge espagnole is directed by Cédric Klapisch and was released in 2002, but even after 10 years I find it to be just as interesting, especially for anybody who goes to study in another country. It's entertaining, funny and can give you a very good insight on students' life abroad. Watch the trailer and the movie!
