Throughout my time in Banff, Canada, I got the opportunity to learn about some of the locals and their daily lives. Each person I talked with this week had an interesting story or wise words to share. I noticed many foreign individuals from Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. I could talk to some of them in passing; each had a unique story. One of … Continue reading Learning About the Locals by Katie Campbell
Nestled in the lush hills of San Ignacio, Belize, Cahal Pech is a must-visit for history buffs and adventure seekers alike. This ancient Maya site, whose name means “Place of the Ticks” in Yucatec Maya, dates back to around 1200 BCE, making it one of the oldest ruins in the region. Despite its lesser-known status compared to Xunantunich or Caracol, Cahal Pech offers an intimate … Continue reading Cahal Pech by Kyle Bowman
I chose the study abroad route of living with a host family. I am beyond grateful that I decided to, for many reasons. It can be an intimidating experience to live with strangers, in a new country, possibly not speaking the language at a high level. I had a decent foundation in French, but it was still nerve-wracking at first, to think about communication. … Continue reading Learning French and Living with a Host Family by Eva Razzi
I thought last week of June would be the end of my time in Italy, but I was wrong! As a class, we briefly visited Venice a couple weeks ago to see the Biennale. It was an amazing experience; however, we were only there for a day and a half, and I was not able to experience much of Venice. Because of this, my parents … Continue reading Reflection by Julia Belk
As I travelled to Portugal, I was very nervous because of the large language barrier. Portuguese can be like Spanish in some ways, but I did not know any Portuguese except from some songs that feature Portuguese and Brazil artist. However, I was able to understand some of the words around the restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and around the city. Also, because we were in … Continue reading A Visit to Portugal by Keisha Z. González Díaz
Overall, my study abroad experience was amazing. I was able to learn so much and make so many new friends. I lived in a very small town in Spain and stayed with a host family, with the goal of improving my Spanish. I think that if the main thing you want to get out of studying abroad is learning the language, this is the way … Continue reading Reflection by Caroline Benson
One thing I love most about living in Spain is all of the festivals. Just in my small town, Trujillo, we had a number of really fun festivals on the weekends, in which people came from all over to attend. In February it was Carnaval, which is celebrated with bull runs throughout the small streets and in the plaza. This was a time I definitely … Continue reading Culture, Customs, & Tradition by Caroline Benson
Today marks the end of the program and I cannot help but feel beyond blessed for the entire experience. Trujillo is such an amazing place and will forever have a special place in my heart. I have created relationships with my host family, fellow classmates, locals, professors, and other travelers across the world. I encourage future students to immerse themselves in the culture as much … Continue reading Farewell Trujillo by Lindsay Stravolo
As my study abroad experience comes to an end, I feel like I have a lot of advice for future students, especially ones who will be living in Trujillo, Spain! My biggest advice is to really put yourself out there. It may feel uncomfortable enough, just coming on this trip, but make sure you do everything you can and meet everyone. You are only abroad … Continue reading Advice for Future Students by Sydney Anderson
A typical day in the life while living in Spain is something that I never want to forget. I wake up around 9am, and I head downstairs for breakfast. Breakfast is fairly small consisting of coffee, fruit, bread, and maybe a yogurt. My host mom is usually in the kitchen waiting for me, so we will enjoy our coffee together. I then go back upstairs … Continue reading A Day in the Life in Spain by: Sydney Anderson
