Submitted by Jennifer Shames on the 2017 winter session program in Spain and Rome sponsored by the Department of Political Science and International Relations…
Since my last submission, I’ve visited multiple cities throughout Spain and my appreciation for the culture and the country has really grown. We’ve visited Granada, Ronda and Seville. I’ve learned that I enjoy these smaller, historic cities more than the capital of Madrid. The culture surrounds you as you walk down the cobblestone streets and past ancient churches filled with history. Not to mention, the views of the mountains and countryside are unbelievable. So far, Granada has been my favorite city. It has the Alhambra, diverse landscape, lots of food choices and streets full of stores for shopping. I also loved the Arabic influence on Granada as it was once a Muslim ruled city. This is about the halfway point of my program and I can’t believe how much time has already passed. I’m excited for what has yet to come and for the cities I’ve yet to travel to.