As my study abroad program has ended, I am reflecting upon the lessons that I learned outside of the classroom from my experience. To start off, I learned that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. More specifically, it may seem that other people, countries, or cultures have it all figured out, though…
Author: Rebecca
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am studying Psychology within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. I am pursuing minors in Hispanic Language and Culture as well as Exercise Science. I am on the path to graduate August 2025. Following graduation, I will be working in a research position in clinical psychology. Ultimately, my career goals center around earning a PhD and conducting my own psychological research.
When in Spain…
Culture shock is a very real phenomenon. Although there are countries and cultures that surely contrast even more than Spain and the United States, I still experienced some level of culture shock. Some differences have been small-scale with others being more noticeable). None of these aspects are necessarily bad or good, just things I have…
Environmental Sustainability: Spain Edition
It didn’t take me very long after my arrival in Spain to see some of the country’s unique environmental sustainability practices. In fact, it was when I got to my host home and asked the simple question of “where is the trashcan?” did I learn that conservation and waste management in Spain differs greatly from…
Learning Beyond the Language
Spanish language and Hispanic culture has been a part of my life since I was born. And I mean literally since I was born as my father is from El Salvador and has family from all around Latin America. Although I have always been interested in my Hispanic identity, it was in 7th grade when…