Argentina – Beyond the Bubble

Redefining Home: It’s Where the Heart Is

November 3, 2015 One comment

As I sit outside on the patio on a gorgeous spring day, I am amazed at how fulfilling my three months have been. I look back on how nervous I was as I first met my host family and how slow they spoke as I first arrived. With time, I’ve learned how to make conversation, gained a connection that allows

Sophie in Argentina

Leaning In: My First Take on Life in Mendoza

September 24, 2015 3 comments

My decision to study abroad in Latin America came from a desire for a challenge, my love for Spanish, and the need for something new. I took an intermediate Spanish class at Amherst my first semester of college, and waited until the spring semester of my sophomore year to continue with the language. Recently, I began to see study abroad

Sophie in Argentina