Sofia Botero

Class Year: 2023

Program: CIEE Seville, Spain

Email: boteso01@gettysburg.edu

Hometown: Allentown, PA

Major/Minor: Political Science Major & Spanish Minor

Campus Activities: I am a part of Delta Gamma Fraternity, where I serve as the current new member educator and aid in the exciting recruitment process. I am also member of the Athletics Department Equipment Room team where I work over 4 times a week. I am responsible for facilitating equipment to all of the sports teams here on campus as well as washing and distributing them.

Favorite Experience: While abroad in Spain I enjoyed my morning runs along the Giralda Cathedral in the city center. During these runs I would stop at a local coffee shop and make my way home before I got ready to get on the metro and start my busy days. I loved this part of my day so much because it was the part that reminded me that I can make anywhere a home if I find comfort through different activities.

New/Exciting Course Abroad: My favourite and most impactful course from abroad was Art 131 with Professor Dan. As a Political Science major I never imaged that I would enjoy learning about art history but this was the first time I was able to learn about a painting in a class setting and then see it in person the next day. It taught me that studying abroad is critical in order to learn in a more immersive way.