I have recently completed the Global Health in Spain study abroad program. This two-and-a-half-week program taught me so many important lessons about the world of global health and made sure the focus of the study abroad was on experiential learning. The program began in Málaga, Spain, for the first week. The study abroad program then…
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The World Outside of A Small Town
I was raised in a small rural farming town called New Bethlehem, PA. My town has a population of about 900 people, and the nearest hospital is at least a twenty-minute drive. I share this with you to explain how unique it is for me, a person born and raised in the middle of nowhere,…
Making New Friends Along the Way
Going on a study abroad is not only a great way to experience new cultures and visit different countries, but it is an amazing opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and make new connections. Before leaving for Spain, I only knew one other girl among the 22 students going on my trip. We…
Finally Seeing What the World Waited 144 Years For
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia has reached a point that many people thought they would never see. After 144 years, the church has finally been completed with the newest addition, the Tower of Jesus Christ. I find it so unbelievable to not only be alive at the same time as the Sagrada Familia being finished, but also…
Welcome to Málaga, Spain!
Hola! My name is Emily. I’m a junior Public Health major on the Pre-Physician Assistant track while pursuing a certificate in Global Health. I have recently finished the amazing Global Health in Spain study abroad program and absolutely loved it! This was my first ever experience abroad, and I loved every minute of it! My…