by Anna Barkey | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
My trip was filled with so many new things, and coming home was definitely an adjustment. First, I caught myself saying “gracias” or “perdón” or “sí” when I was talking in English. Clearly the immersion aspect of the program had...
by Anna Barkey | Jun 6, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
The first week was filled with classes and lots of fun activities! Our group went on a tour of Barranquilla to learn more about the history of the city and see some incredible monuments. We visited “La ventana al mundo,” or the window to the world, which...
by Anna Barkey | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Yesterday I took my first two flights, which was pretty scary but I managed. The take-off and landing were definitely the scariest, because I could feel the change in pressure, almost like a safe version of a roller coaster. We arrived in Barranquilla at 12:30, then...
by Anna Barkey | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
I am a day away from my flight to Colombia, and getting ready for my study abroad this past several weeks has been my biggest priority. After school finished, I took some time to rest and recover from all the exams and end-of-semester work. I bought some new clothes...
