Class Year: 2025 
Major/Minor: Health Science major/Biology minor
Program: CIEE Seville IBC, Spain
Identities I can speak to students about:
LGBTQIA+; Student of Color; Women Abroad; STEM major
Program specific experiences I can speak about:
Homestay
Favorite experience:
My favorite experience in my global study location was being able to travel with friends and experience the unique tradition and culture of our city. In Seville, Spain there were many traditional events that took place, in which I got to learn more about and become more open-minded and willing to learn about the culture and the people. In addition, I also felt closer to home because I am a Spanish native-speaker, therefore I felt welcomed and involved.
What course/internship experience during your global study semester allowed you to learn something new and exciting?
The Film, Advertising, and Pop Music elective course allowed me to learn many things about the country of Spain as a whole and some of its history. As a STEM major, this course was very different to what I usually study, but I wanted to give it a try and broaden my knowledge/scope. In this course, I learned a lot about the dictatorship during Franco's regime and how Spain was very divided, which was a very popular topic. In addition, I learned how globalization made a drastic difference in Spain and how this led to an 'economic boom' in the country. We also further analyzed the meanings/messages of popular songs/artists in which influenced the youth in the early 19th century, which had led to powerful movements like "La Movida Madrilena.
How have your global studies related to one of the 7 Enduring Skills?
Intercultural fluency has been a very important skill to have and be able to strengthen during my global studies. Studying abroad has given me the opportunity to create a home away from home where I was able to meet plenty of locals, while still being surrounded by students who were in my position. Even though I was attending the university with other international students, there were local students in the same area. I believe this made the experience more intercultural because if necessary, we had the opportunity to interact with those local students. During my time abroad, I felt comfortable enough to communicate, not only because I spoke the language, but because I felt respected and welcomed in the environment. I kept an open-mind and welcomed the cultural differences with open arms. Studying abroad further enhanced my intercultural fluency skills and I am grateful for having had the opportunity to do so, I will be applying this skill on campus as well.