Most people know that soccer is a pretty big deal in Latin America. Two weeks after we got to Querétaro, we spent an evening at a Gallos Blancos (White Roosters) game. The Gallos Blancos are Querétaro’s team, and the stadium wasn’t far from where I lived. It was a fun experience, and I honestly think … More Soccer in Mexico: Los Gallos Blancos
One of our first stops in Mexico City was the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As a Protestant American, I don’t think I could appreciate the full significance of this site for Mexican Catholics, but it was a cool place to visit nonetheless. In 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an indigenous … More Mexico City: The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
I haven’t posted much about where I actually lived! I really enjoyed all the cool architecture in Querétaro, especially the beautiful churches. I visited several, and I know there are many more I didn’t see. We took some art class field trips to at least two churches because they provide excellent examples of Baroque and … More 3 of my favorite churches in Querétaro
When you get home after studying abroad, people are naturally going to want to hear about it. Usually after a quick greeting, the conversation starts, “So how was it?!” While well-intentioned, I often felt this question was so broad and vague that I didn’t know where to start. I felt like most acquaintances just expected … More After Study Abroad: 16 Questions to ask instead of “How was it?!”
I’m so excited to have been featured on Wandering Educators’ #StudyAbroadBecause series. You can read my interview here 🙂
This is a piece I wrote for my Creative Nonfiction class recently. I hope you enjoy! “¿Por qué hablas así?” Why do you talk like that? I looked up, startled. “Because I’m not from here,” I stammered, then went back to the picture book I was reading. Well, I tried to go back to the … More My experience working with preschoolers in Mexico
Studying abroad is a super cool, unique experience, so of course you’ll want to make sure you document it well. However, it’s pretty easy to come up with some big idea of how you’ll do so and then not follow through, so it’s important to pick a method that fits your personality and that you … More How to document your study abroad experience
