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Adjusting Back to Home

Adjusting Back to Home

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...
First Week in Colombia

First Week in Colombia

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...
A Day of Many Firsts

A Day of Many Firsts

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...

Getting Ready For Barranquilla

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...
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