Sink or Swim?
Deluge is one of my favorite words in the English language. “A severe flood; a heavy fall of rain; a great quantity of something arriving at the same time; to inundate or swamp.” Never has this word been more applicable than since arriving in Spain. In fact, the very first word I used to describe […]
It’s the Little Things that Make a Big Difference
Before I left to study abroad, my study abroad program warned me about the big differences from America culture I was going to find here in Spain: things like food, afternoon siesta, climate, style of clothing, and family lifestyles. I appreciated their attempt to “acclimate” me to the new culture, but none of these differences […]
El Camino de Santiago
To try and pin down what my most rewarding experience has been here in Spain would be difficult especially after only having passed the halfway point. Living in Sevilla and exploring Andalusia is an amazing experience but, for me, one of my most rewarding experiences would be leaving Andalusia. Now I know what you might […]
I Deserve a Place Where my Shell can be Broken
“Don’t be surprised or stare if you see gay couples walking around.” One of the warnings the program sees necessary to tell students coming from various private Christian colleges across the United States. I was not surprised that my peers need to be forewarned about public displays of queerness, but it is isolating to hear […]
Traveling Vertically
I can never get enough of traveling. I’ve visited over thirty U.S. states and seven foreign countries, doing everything from missions work to singing in a choir to simple tourism. Still, there are always more places to visit, with more art, history, and culture to explore. Who doesn’t want to explore the Roman catacombs or […]
Fútbol Español Durante la Pandemia
As we all know, everything has taken a hit during this pandemic. Sports were no exception. Hang out with Salva on June 5th at 12pm CST to learn how the pandemic impacted fútbol and what Spain did to keep spirits alive. You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Jun 5, 2021 12:00 Central Time (US […]
Música Española Durante la Pandemia
Spanish artists have come together during the pandemic to collaborate on musical pieces to support and encourage one another. Join us Saturday, May 1st, at 12:00pm CST to learn from Salvador Gallego, one of our amazing professors, about how music has changed during the pandemic in Spain. It’ll be a great time of learning and […]
