As seems always to be the case upon returning home, my time in Valladolid exists to me now only in flashes of my experiences and the people with whom I shared my time. Almost intangible, these memories flicker through my mind, but catching hold of one long enough to relive it feels nearly impossible. What…

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…

Knowing what will happen next, while not absolutely necessary, is what makes me feel most comfortable. At school, I often find myself writing a structured to-do list, blocking out the time I have between my classes and designating specific tasks to each gap, be it making lunch, completing a specific assignment, or going to a…

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…

Hi everyone! My name is Michaela Saporito and I am a rising Senior here at Pitt. This summer, I am spending 6 weeks in Valladolid, Mexico, located in the Yucatán Peninsula, as part of the Seminar and Field Trip program run by the Center for Latin American Studies. This program is unique in that instead…