The days start later in Trujillo, Spain for a lot of the population. The coffee shops open at 9, as do the schools. Of course, the US opens breakfast places early to accommodate workers, and schools often open earlier than businesses so parents can get to work after dropping off their kids. While of course there are people that work early, most jobs in Trujillo start closer to 10am. Lunch…
My name is Summer Gayles and I am a Supply Chain Management. I am currently transitioning into my Senior year at CofC. This Summer, I will be traveling to Barcelona and Valencia because of an amazing Study abroad opportunity. I chose this program because it includes studying the ports in both cities as well as meeting with several global Supply Chain companies. One goal I have for this trip is…
Hello, my name is Anna Rowe, and I am a rising senior at CofC. I am an honor student double majoring in Psychology and Communication with a minor in Religious Studies. This summer I am visiting Florence, Italy while studying a special topics course in Psychology called Child and Parent Interactions and Behaviors. I am beyond excited not only to see the beauty of Italy but also to learn about…
My name is Ella Salinski and I am a sophomore studying Marine Biology with a minor in Environmental Sustainability. I am attending the Panama Maymester to study General Ecology. I chose this program because I wanted an opportunity to be immersed in what I was learning about. I’m looking forward to seeing and experiencing what I hear about in the classroom in person. Through my research of Panama, I learned…
Hi! My name is Lauren Anderson and I am a junior at the College of Charleston! I am majoring in International Business with minors in Leadership for Sustainability and Business Language Minor in Spanish. I am currently studying abroad this semester in Sevilla, Spain at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. I am studying through an affiliate program called ISA (International Studies Abroad). I chose to study through an affiliate program…
My name is Solina Long. I am majoring in Biology BS, and I am an upcoming sophomore in school. My host program is CofC in Panama: Ecology. I chose this program because I took the marine biodiversity and ecology course in the spring of 2023, and I really enjoyed being hands on in the field and being immersed in the environment. The goals that I set for my time abroad…
As this study abroad experience is ending, I am left astonished at the amazing relationships I have made with fellow students, teachers, and local Spanish people. Firstly, to anyone who is considering studying abroad, I would tell them to dive right in and say yes. I will forever cherish the memories I made on this trip. I saw so many counties and made so many close friends. My experience with…
It has been five days since I first arrived in Panama. So far, the experience has been incredible. Being immersed in a country that speaks another language is definitely one to get used to, but I have taken Spanish classes since high school, and that has really given me a chance to practice what I know. I have definitely noticed that it is extremely hot here, and a little bit…
My time in Buenos Aires will be something I will never forget. I made incredible memories and friends that I will have for a lifetime, and I found a home in Buenos Aires that I cannot wait to go back to. As far as accomplishments go, I am most proud of the progress in my Spanish. Although there is always still room for improvement and my Spanish is far from…
We are halfway through the semester and travelling through the autonomous community of Andalusia. Many may not know, but Spain has many Arab influences, and this part of the Trujillo study abroad program was a chance for us students to explore their influence in the south of Spain halfway through the semester. Our first stop was at the Mezquita, the mosque, of Cordoba. When we walked into the Mezquita, I…
