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Crossing Borders, Building Bridges
Before diving into the academic rhythm of the semester, the GRIIS cohort enjoyed a journey through Spain and Portugal that built bridges between literature, culture, and lived experience. In this reflection, Luke Meyer recounts how a theatrical debut and a cross-border trip helped reinforce classroom learning in unexpected ways.
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Politics Across Borders: A Semester of Civic Insight in Spain
Alex Hawley reflects on how a semester in Granada offered not only cultural and academic growth, but also the opportunity to explore Spain’s political system from the inside. Through coursework, research, and hands-on volunteering, he discovered valuable contrasts (and unexpected connections) between Spanish and U.S. democracy.
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Musical Tongues: Learning Language Through Rhythm and Connection
At GRIIS, music isn’t just background noise. It’s a core part of how we teach, learn, and connect. In this reflection, Alba Violeta Quesada Díaz, Spain Project Manager at Music Maps, explores how music not only enhances language acquisition but also strengthens intercultural bonds and promotes student engagement on multiple levels.
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Marching Together: GRIIS Students Reflect on International Women’s Day
Every year, GRIIS students take part in Granada’s International Women’s Day march, a powerful expression of unity, feminism, and intercultural dialogue. Through this immersive experience, they connect with local activism and reflect on global gender equality. Here, four students share their impressions of the march, its significance, and the emotion of standing in solidarity with…
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Learning from Inside: What Our Students Say About Internships in Spanish Healthcare
These firsthand accounts from students placed at the San Juan de Dios Nursing Home in Granada highlight how clinical experience abroad can reshape perspectives, build empathy, and sharpen linguistic and cultural skills in ways no textbook ever could.