Choosing an Arabic-Speaking Study Abroad Destination

Morgan McCullough Global & International Studies / Spanish Major, Arabic Minor Non-WMU Program: IES Rabat, Morocco The decision to study Arabic was born from a deep love of the Spanish language and Spain’s cultural ties to the Muslim world. I had the most amazing Egyptian teacher at WMU for my first semester and I was…

Safety in Ecuador

Turner Slaughter Engineering Major Spanish in Quito, Ecuador Before we came to Ecuador and briefly after we arrived we went to several safety meetings that were designed to keep us safe in a potentially hostile environment. Honestly, I have never felt like I was in any real danger during my time here. I feel like…

First Experiences in Paderborn, Germany

Jesse Imanse Sales and Business Marketing University of Paderborn in Paderborn, Germany Spring Semester 2016 The Arrival The journey to Germany went smooth as one could hope for. None of my flights were delayed and to my surprise, I was upgraded to first class free of charge. The ample leg room and complimentary beverages made…

Gaudi and Pickpockets

Lisa Stackhouse Universidad de Cantabria, Spain Major: Human Resource Management Three…Two…One…. We take our final steps out of the Barcelona metro, turn and are astonishingly greeted with the breathtaking view of the Segrada Famila immediately in front of us. Naturally this causes us to enter a paralyzing stare while the swarm of people making their…

CIMBA Adventures

By: Hayley Weston CIMBA, Italy Grappa My family was compelled to try Grappa. For those of you who don’t know what Grappa is, it basically is the remnants of everything used when you make wine. It is the residue of grapes, pulp, seeds,  and stems. They say you have to try it at least once…