My best day abroad was a Friday. We didn’t have class because we were going on a class trip to Fiesole. When we got there, we got to see some of the most beautiful views. The ride was very hilly but definitely worth it. While we were in Fiesole, we got to participate in a guided tour of one of the most beautiful churches I … Continue reading Best Day Abroad by Haley Schonberg
This week on my study abroad first tour, we got the opportunity to explore on a guided tour through the town of Girona, Spain. We got to learn about the fascinating history of the town and about how they had been getting attacked by the French over the territory with it being only 45 minutes outside of France. The French had always won the battles … Continue reading Spain by Maddie Brown
I am someone who loves to eat and try new things because I believe food is a huge part of a culture and there is so much to experience in how different places cook and eat. Coming to Greece I was very eager to see how locals eat, especially since I love the “Greek” food that we have in the United States. I have now … Continue reading Greece by Issy Padula
Here in Florence, the culture is very different than in the United States. Something as simple as lunchtime is vastly different here. Individuals take two hours to eat lunch every day. They eat large lunches and have a glass of wine. Breakfast and dinner are much smaller meals. The first day I had my first four-course meal for lunch, and I was not prepared for … Continue reading Florence by Molli Serdock
I’ve spent almost two weeks in Trujillo, Spain, and I’m having a great time here. I live with my host mom right in the center of town. My Spanish has already improved so much by being here, because I am able to practice my Spanish with my host mom and with the locals. Every day I wake up, go to class, eat lunch with my … Continue reading Trujillo by Molly Steiner
My days here in Ecuador are so vastly different than my day to day back in Charleston. My days usually started at 5am from a rooster call (which was annoying at first… but honestly, I kind of enjoy it now) with a fresh fruit breakfast and amazing coffee. When then go on some sort of excursion or hike looking for birds, monkeys, or caymans, depending … Continue reading Ecuador by Marchant Harris
For my final blog post, I thought it would be advantageous to both reflect on my thoughts on my trip as well as provide advice for future students who may participate in the same trip. Overall, taking part in the College of Charleston in Panamá trip was an extremely beneficial learning experience for me with regards to both classroom concepts and cultural engagement. Since the … Continue reading Panamá – Post Trip Reflection by Adam Schaich
Although I have been lucky enough to travel to dozens of different US states and a number of countries in Europe, I had never visited anywhere in Latin America before embarking on the College of Charleston’s Maymester trip to Panamá to study the Panamá Canal and its related business implications. Having no family of Latin descent and with only classroom experience and Spanish, I had … Continue reading Visiting a New (To me) Part of the World by Adam Schaich
Bonjour! Over the past two weeks I had the opportunity to embark on a culinary journey of France and Italy with 17 fellow CofC students and two CofC professors. This trip was a very unique experience and a memorable one for sure. We began our journey in Lyon, France. The city itself was a combination between classical and modern architecture blending the city into a … Continue reading Exploring Lyon! by Charlie Nealon
Hi, my name is Adam Schaich and I am participating in the College of Charleston Maymester Study Abroad to Panamá. This trip is specifically focusing on the Panamá Canal, its operations, and the business impact in both the local community and the country as a whole. Today, I would like to share my experience in the “global classroom.” Through studying abroad and participating in hands … Continue reading Global Classroom – Panamá Study Abroad by Adam Schaich
