Historical Sites by Anthony Rovinski

After going through Andalucia and being back in Trujillo for a few days now, I think I’ve caught up on enough sleep to go over just how immense some of the historical sites were. Starting with the last place first, the Mezquita in Córdoba was a wonderful example of just how powerful the Catholic church was. Originally, it was a Hispano-Roman basilica that, in 784, had a mosque built on…

Living in a Historic City of a Different Caliber by Andrea Kimpson

Walking through the streets of Trujillo, it is often hard for me to comprehend just how historic the city is. Trujillo was founded in the Middle Ages. The city is old. I walk the same streets that Francisco Pizzaro, who conquered the Incas in Peru, walked. I walk through the giant doors they would close to defend the city from invasion. I walk around the Castillo de Trujillo, which would…

Cultural Differences by Anthony Rovinski

After settling down for a bit and getting accustomed to my new home, I can certainly say that I am no longer in Charleston. In general, Trujillo has a much more relaxed atmosphere that’s infectious since, even with plenty of homework and encroaching deadlines, I have barely felt any stress. Part of the reason behind such an atmosphere is probably the daily “siesta,” where practically everything closes and people go…

Intro by Anthony Rovinski

Hello! My name is Anthony Rovinski and I am a chemistry major with a Spanish minor going into my third year of college. Right now, I am studying in Trujillo, Spain and writing this in the convent-turned-museum, Museo de la Coria. This isn’t my first time leaving the US, and, after the opportunity to go to Costa Rica in high school, I knew that I would want to take advantage…

Intro by Sydney Pearson

Hi guys! My name is Sydney Pearson, and I am a rising sophomore in the Honors College here at CofC. I am a Systems Engineering major with a minor in Mathematics. Currently, I am sitting on the deck of my childhood home writing to you in between Calculus II classes and assignments. I opted to spend the first half of my summer knocking out this math class (and hopefully finding…

Intro by Andrea Kimpson

Hi! My name is Andrea Kimpson and I am a rising Senior in the Honors College. I am double majoring in Economics and International Studies, with a concentration in Latin America and the Caribbean. I also minoring in Political Science and Spanish. This summer, I have had the opportunity to participate in the CofC abroad program in Trujillo, Spain, partially sponsored by the Xavier de Salas Foundation. I chose the…