France: Cultural DisoveryProgram Stories
July 29, 2019

Cooking Week in France!

Each day started at 8am when we woke up, ate breakfast, and walked to the metro. When we got to the Institut Paul Bocuse we changed into our chef clothes that consisted of painstakingly white chef coats, chef pants, an apron, a toque, and finally the most uncomfortable steel toed shoes.…
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Program StoriesSpain: Language & Culture
July 29, 2019

Flamenco Night in Spain

After being able to witness an actual flamenco show I've been given the chance to glimpse into the Spanish culture through this showcase of beautiful singing, blissful dancing, and extraordinary guitar playing. I was able to feel the inviting energy from the dedicated dancers showing just how partaking in flamenco…
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Program StoriesSpain: Language & Culture
July 29, 2019

Exploring Personal Interests in Granada

Today Experimenters chose historic sites to visit in small groups. Here are some things they learned on their adventures! Shopping with friends for traditional handicrafts. "I learned that the Alcaicería bazar has really narrow streets!" - Fiona "At Papas Elvira we saw that there was a wide variety of food…
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Program StoriesSpain: Language & Culture
July 29, 2019

A World Wonder Visit

This week, our group took a visit to the Alhambra, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. It was a pleasure to observe and obtain knowledge about the history of this magnificent palace. Learning about how the Alhambra was the set of last muslim dynasty before the christian…
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Japan: Language & CultureProgram Stories
July 29, 2019

Week Four in Spain

During homestay, I stayed with the Yamaya Family. They are farmers and have a long stretch of fields around their house. The area is quite remote, as their house was the only house in the vicinity. The family has 2 kids, Miyo (6) and Saki (2). Both are very energetic…
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