Adiós por ahora, Sevilla

Adiós por ahora, Sevilla

My three months in Sevilla are sadly coming to a close. I can’t even begin to comprehend the impact that this experience has had on my personal growth and my life outlook moving forward, so I think the best way to reflect on this past semester is to share some Spanish...
City of a Thousand Histories

City of a Thousand Histories

Living in Sevilla, I am constantly in awe that the foundations of centuries past lie beneath my feet – indeed, sometimes make up the very ground I walk on – and it is a feeling I never tire of. I have the great privilege of being able to study the history of Spain at...
Finding My Way in Sevilla

Finding My Way in Sevilla

I am now officially halfway through my amazing semester in Sevilla. As the city’s version of fall begins to creep in, my walk to the university has become automatic, siestas are now a necessary part of my daily routine, and my walking shoes are very much broken in....
Spain is…

Spain is…

Spain is…. Heat. Color. Family. Music. Art. Tapas.  Parques y  pájaros. Sangría y siestas. Community. Culture. Language. History. All of this, and more, make up the rich cultural and literal landscape that is Spain – and in particular, Sevilla. What strikes...
My first week in Spain is complete!

My first week in Spain is complete!

My first week in Spain is complete! It has been such a pleasure to explore the sights that the beautiful city of Sevilla has to offer. After a night of rest in my host mom’s lovely apartment, welcome week commenced with orientation the following morning. The ICS...
Scoping Out Andalusia

Scoping Out Andalusia

February in Seville, four weeks into the semester. This first month has been filled with a lot of exploring. So far, I have seen many different sides of Andalusia. From checking out the historic Roman remains in quiet Italica to walking around the bustling city of...