Berkley Center

On February 27, I left my apartment before dawn to travel to the Old City of Jerusalem. In my backpack was my tallit, or prayer shawl, that I made myself five years ago. As the sun began to illuminate the golden rooftops of the city, I grew nervous…

I arrived to my homestay on my first day in Spain jetlagged and timid, nervous about my first interactions with the individuals that would become my family for the next five months. All my worries were quelled, however, by a blur of dos besos and…

I am a big believer in the benefits of listening to music when trying to learn a new language. If you find the right artists and songs, you can learn a lot about a new culture or subculture while picking up on slang and popular references. Thanks to…