Anna Groeling

You’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Well, now what? On our hardest days, when life feels as if it’s unraveling without direction or control, sometimes we need someone to tell us that everything will be OK. The short film […]

What do you notice that’s different? ¿Qué notas en las calles o en casa? My professors would often ask this question when discussing Spain’s political issues and cultural norms. My fellow classmates, like me, were also study abroad students and came […]

Learning a new language requires motivation, many mistakes, repetition and energy. The region where I live, Andalucía, has a very strong accent. Spanish words that I have known since elementary school became foreign to me until I was able to […]

This must be some form of culture shock. For the 3rd time that day, this thought crossed my mind as I checked the day’s forecast. And as expected, it was well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature like this would […]

“Did we just buy movie tickets?” Of course, we both knew the answer. My friend and I had just made the impulsive decision to watch a movie, our euros having been replaced by two thin printed receipts. Our excitement soon […]

I imagine that if a flamenco dancer could transform into an animal, it would be something fierce and stunningly beautiful. From watching a flamenco cave show to the street dancers, flamenco is a powerful dance that demands the viewer’s attention. […]

If you’re searching for blue treasure, then perhaps you’re looking for Chefchaouen. The city’s blue walls, doors and houses are impressive and breathtaking. This prevailing color scheme gives the city a tangible personality, which can be experienced through every sense. Here you […]

Music has magnetizing allure. Songs unearth emotion. From raindrops tapping a window to a soft bone-chilling melody, sound connects us to our most powerful memories and feelings. Mawule (pronounced “MAH-OOH-LEY”), a Denver-based singer and songwriter, believes music serves as a coping mechanism. […]