It’s now been a handful of days since I left my research abroad program in Valladolid, Mexico, and landed back in the United States. Spending 6 weeks in a region I had very little idea about beforehand brought me a lot of unique surprises, challenges, and experiences. Being able to reflect on my time there…
Author: ricardoc10
Navigating Valladolid
Hey all! It’s been a month or so that I have been living and researching in Valladolid, Mexico, and it is the perfect time to talk so far about how my experience has been. When I first arrived here, which seems like so long ago, I faced a huge obstacle when it came to my…
First Thoughts in Valladolid
Hey all! I’m Ricardo Cabral, just coming off my freshman year at the university. I am planning to major in neuroscience and psychology, and currently I have found my way to the city of Valladolid, located in the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico. It is a small city, with a population of around 80,000, and it…