Living Like a Local in Buenos Aires by Brooke Cameron

Living in Buenos Aires for the past month has been an incredible experience so far. Trying new foods has certainly been one of my favorite parts. I’d say my favorite foods are empanadas de carne and alfajores, but there are so many good foods and desserts here that I want to take back to the United States with me. And dulce de leche is of course delicious and a staple…

Culture, Customs, and Traditions by Kerry Campion

These past 56 days in Spain have flown by! Thanks to staying with a local host family, I feel more connected to the Spanish lifestyle than ever. My culture shock has been minimal but I do have a first day, a homestay memory I’ll never forget. Upon entering the kitchen for the first time I was shocked to find a two-foot-long leg of “jamón,” or cured pig, hoof, and all…

Living like a Local by Nicholas Hobar

While on my study abroad journey two countries that I have visited with some of the best/worst/& overall most interesting experiences of my life would have to be the two Hellenic countries of the world, Greece and Cyprus. While in these two countries I was able to experience so much in terms of international culture and cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean world. My two most favorite foods I was able to try…

A Typical School Day in Trujillo, Spain by Sarah Bagwell

Trujillo is a small town in the Extremadura region of Spain near Portugal known for its Medieval architecture, picturesque nature, and traditional food. Although I have only been here for a little over a month, I have fallen in love with this city, its way of life, and its people. I am currently living with a host family and have so far enjoyed an immersive experience that has allowed me…

Experiencing the Beauty of the Plum Blossom Festival by Keith Silver

Even though I am studying abroad and probably wouldn’t have known about this event, visiting Japan during the month of February offers a unique opportunity to witness the Plum Blossom Festival, held every year on February 25th. Although cherry blossoms are more well-known, plum blossoms are equally beautiful and offer their own unique charm. I had the opportunity to experience the festival at the Kitano Tenmangū shrine, which is a…

Valentine’s Day in Trujillo by Jillian Kabik

One thing that I have loved about studying abroad with other students is being able to celebrate holidays together! All of the students in Trujillo (along with our wonderful Professor, Devon Hanahan) got together to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Every student brought a dish to share, and we all cooked together as well! Professor Hanahan showed us how to make two traditional Spanish dishes, salmorejo (a cold soup made with tomatoes,…