Settling into Sevilla.  Shayndel Valles (Elgin Community College)

Settling into Sevilla. Shayndel Valles (Elgin Community College)

Summer is here and students have arrived at the International College of Seville from all across the United States. From the East Coast to the West Coast, over 50 Spanish-learning Americans have settled down into homestays and residencies across Sevilla’s historic El...
Getting Involved

Getting Involved

Studying abroad is firstly about studying, but the unique thing about spending an entire semester abroad is that you have the time to truly immerse yourself in the Spanish culture and even start to feel like a local. One of the best ways to do this, is to get involved...
Feeling Quite at Home in My New Home

Feeling Quite at Home in My New Home

The first thing I notice is the warmth. I’ve never felt such a warm February until today. As the airport doors close behind me, I make my way over to the taxis queued up to take me to my new home for the semester. The drive is short, so I close my eyes and feel...
A Semester I Never Want to End

A Semester I Never Want to End

I don’t want to think time got the best of me here, but I am truly shocked looking at my calendar and seeing December dates. Loosing track of time is a tell-tale sign that I have truly been enjoying myself, but also made these three months feel way too short. November...
A month of Morocco, Madness, and More!

A month of Morocco, Madness, and More!

This month began with a trip to Jerez de la Frontera and Bolonia beach (Cádiz) that included a sherry wine cellar tour and tasting and an afternoon beach trip. I had neither heard of nor tried sherry wine ever before the trip, but there was certainly something for...