Story Location: Spain
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The First of Firsts
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Going abroad, in general, can be scary and challenging, however, I didn’t realize my experience would be so different compared to others. I am a First-Generation college student, the first to join Greek life, the first to join clubs/organizations, and the first to ever leave the United States. Because I was having so many firsts…
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Catalonia Beauty: Exploring the City of Girona
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During our time abroad, my classmates and I learned extensively about the complex history of Barcelona as well as the entire region of Catalonia. Not only have the citizens dealt with political upheaval, civil war and economic struggles since becoming a Spanish territory, the majority remain so passionate about achieving independence from the Spanish government…
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Disconnected
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Of course, we had been warned in orientation about the prevalence of pickpocketing in Barcelona, but I was cautious when in large crowds. I kept track of my things. Was I not careful enough? Why me? Here I was, two weeks left in the program, and no phone to document anything. The Gen Z in…
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The Empty Barcelona – A Digital Story
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“I challenged myself to capture the most crowded areas of Barcelona from a human-free angle.”Abby Muehlstein was originally overwhelmed by city life in Barcelona, but grew to love it. https://youtu.be/7agkpZzfDnk Abby M. | Psychology student | Duke University | IFSA Study in Barcelona | Fall 2016
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