Berkley Center

I was born in a small pueblo in the state of Jalisco named Tecalitlan, or Teca as the locals call it. Jalisco is a green, mountainous state famous for its mariachi music, tequila, and charro culture. Teca is no exception. The birthplace of El…

This was the one of the first and most important pieces of advice I received upon arriving in Gaborone two months ago. The director of my study abroad program advised us to let Botswana teach us the meaning of patience so that we could avoid losing…

I arrived in Mexico City in early August full of excitement, and it ended up exceeding my expectations. In the first few weeks, I became increasingly comfortable with my Spanish and got to know my warm and accommodating host family. I felt welcomed…