In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Places You Can Go, host Evan Kindle sits down with Fall 2023 alumni Giovanni Cuevas, Jacob Damelio, and David Elder Serrano, who have returned to the International College of Seville to share their reflections on studying abroad. A year after their transformative semester overseas, they discuss the challenges they faced, the memories they made, the lessons they learned, and how those experiences continue to shape their lives today. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, gratitude, and the enduring impact of global exploration.

In this episode two of our Fall 2024 students, Lola Pedegana from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Rodrigo Filio from Broward College, sit down to explore the challenges of discussing U.S. politics while living overseas. With the 2024 U.S. elections having recently taken place, these students share their experiences navigating conversations about their home country’s politics and how it impacts their personal identities. From justifying their views to distancing themselves from their government, this candid discussion delves into what it means to be an American abroad in a politically charged world.

In this episode of The Places You Can Go, host Evan Kindle sits down with two inspiring ICS students, Karla Pardo Garcia and Rodrigo Filio. Together, they explore what it means to experience Spain as study abroad students of Hispanic and Latino heritage who already have a shared linguistic and cultural bond with the country, yet find themselves navigating a landscape full of fresh perspectives and surprising contrasts.

Karla and Rodrigo share their motivations for choosing Spain, how their heritage shapes their experiences abroad, and the unique challenges they face as they balance familiarity with the unknown. Through candid reflections, they dive into the adjustment process, discuss moments of cultural connection and dissonance, and reflect on how studying in Seville influences their sense of identity and goals for the future.