by Blakely P. | Jun 29, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
1.Uber is illegal but very cheap Due to the unionization of taxi drivers in Colombia, Uber is illegal. However, they are still very common! The app functions the same, but the cars do not have any signs that identify them as Ubers. The drivers also expect you to use...
by Blakely P. | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
My biggest concern before leaving for my trip was if I’d be able to handle the work-life balance of studying abroad. Because I’m in Colombia to study Spanish, I knew the classes would be important, but the time outside of class would make or break my experience. In...
by Blakely P. | Jun 9, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
Hola a todos from Barranquilla, Colombia! Traveling to Colombia has been a dream of mine for five years now. In May, that dream became a reality! I’m currently in Barranquilla taking Spanish classes for my minor. We are three weeks in, and we have three weeks...
