Today, in class we talked about genocide. Evidently, genocide is an international issue. The “ethnic cleansing” of a specific group of people based on who they are, obviously raises international conflict. A few of the specific genocide incidents we talked about were: Serbia-Bosnia, Darfur, Rwanda, and the Holocaust. There is steps that lead up to … Continue reading Livin’ in the Ghetto by Cheyenne Lake
The first week has flown by and what an amazing experience it has been so far. The first few days in the country were very overwhelming but as each day passes it gets easier. The host families have been so nice. The professors at Estudio Sampere are extremely helpful and patient. The SPC group has … Continue reading Spain – first week came to an end.. by SARAH Trinh
So far away from where you are, miles are tarnished and worlds apart.. and I miss you, yeah I miss you. So far from where you are. Standing underneath the stars, and I wish you were here, so many little things, mean everything to me. No matter wherever you are, shadows or sun lighting up … Continue reading Week one terminado by Melissa Rose
In all of my life I have never had the chance to travel to Europe. When I was younger, my family and I would visit other family across America and we even took one trip to Canada. I remember that like it was yesterday but I remember that I was a little disappointed because as … Continue reading My First Experience in Europe by Cheri Kuenn
Thursday brought the first gift I bought for myself. On the shelf of a store was a shoe for 17 euros, nothing more. I stepped inside and into the pair to see if the fit was fine or despaired. A camino through the store reassured me some more until a sonrisa cut thru my face. … Continue reading Oporto o Nada by Constantine Dhonau
The first week in Spain has been an amazing experience. Spain is a culturally-rich city, reflecting Spanish traditions. The Plaza Mayor is a beautiful structure, with a vibrant ambiance. Being the place to meet, the Plaza Mayor is constantly filled with many people. It is common for people to sit on the floor with friends … Continue reading España y Portugal by Chelsea Smithback
Well, it is Monday now and the depression of it being our last day has settled in., No part of me wants to leave tomorrow. However, today was the day that we got to see the Pantheon at last! And what a sight it was! Although, it was not nearly as large as St. Peter’s … Continue reading The Last Day in Paradise 🙁 by Cheyenne Lake
Today was our last day in Rome and I couldn’t be more upset. However, it was still just as amazing as all the other days. We slept in a little and then headed out to see anything that we wanted. Since it had been closed due to mass the last time we had gone to … Continue reading It felt like home in Italy by Mikayla Bridges
The first half of our last day was spent seeing everything that we did not get to see. Most importantly, the Pantheon. It was a lot more beautiful than I had pictured. I pictured plain stone walls, but the walls were actually covered in marble images of many colors. It was cool to see the … Continue reading The Last Day in Rome by Lily Gayton
Yo! What it do? It’s ya boy Tristan coming to you from Spain and here to tell you people how my experience has gone so far since being here. On the first day, I met my host family. They are very nice people. Their apartment is nice too. They know how to feed people – … Continue reading My Experience in Spain by Tristan Irby