The first week in Spain, Spanish was a stream of words I clumsily tried to understand. Although I could pick out words and phrases I knew from strangers’ sentences, the thought of processing and responding to a native Spanish speaker with comprehensible and regionally appropriate grammar and vocabulary was terrifying to me. Although I’ve had great […]
Baloncesto en Sevilla
So if you know me at all, you know that playing basketball is one of my passions. The last month I had been itching to play in any sort of manner: pickup, real games, or even just finding a place to dribble. Finally, a couple weeks ago, my host mom put me in contact with […]
At Home on the Terrace
Currently sitting in my favorite spot, the terrace just off of my room in my home in Sevilla. The maroon walls are covered with overgrown green plants and lined with countless pots of all different shapes, colors and sizes. The floor is covered in beautiful tiles with touches of blues, pinks, whites and yellows. To […]
Fitting the Mold
It has been an interesting couple of weeks in Seville, I can’t believe how quickly my time here has gone by. It seems like only a couple of days ago I was getting lost in the maze of streets on my way to school. Amidst the regular routine of school, homework and eating 50 cent […]
Carnaval Cádiz
I was aware of Carnaval when I arrived in Spain–references to the famous event are all over Spanish TV and in newspapers. Carnaval is an event that occurs during February around the world, although the traditions at each event vary somewhat. Spain’s Carnaval festival is two weekend of dances and musical performances that offer commentaries […]