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Spanish Culture and Folklore
by Laura on 9/27/2012
In Spain, as it is with every other peoples, folklore is a large constituent in the composition of cultural identity. As a river, Spanish history is one of turbulent waters with a remarkably meandering discourse. It… more »
The relationship between Church and State in Spain
by Laura on 9/20/2012
It is commonplace knowledge that the kingdom of Spain is a Catholic kingdom. With a historical discourse that so intolerantly expelled the Muslims and Jews (even those ones who claimed to have converted), and also saw… more »
Salamanca: Europe’s 3rd university
by Laura on 9/12/2012
The university at Salamanca is one of those institutions so ancient that it has been hugely influential to the discourse not only of the city but also of Spanish education since its founding. Borrowing and reapplying… more »
Interning Abroad
by Lauren Simmonds on 9/5/2012
It goes without saying that starting a new job with new people in a new place is going to be challenging. As a 20 year-old girl who has been in a new job in a new country for less than a week, leaving all her friends… more »
Cultural Climate Change Across Spain
by Laura on 8/28/2012
The broad stereotypes of the cold Northerners and the warm Southerners are so readily accepted both within and without Spain – and not entirely without reason. They talk of a conservatism which finds its place in those… more »
How Spanish is Flamenco?
by Laura on 8/21/2012
Flamenco is that distinctly Spanish art form which sees the combination of vivid music and florid dance. Wailing the poignant pains of a country that has endured so much, or perhaps of a gypsy people who undoubtedly… more »
Spanglish Language - Spanglish Words
by Laura on 7/24/2012
Spanglish is not only a plague to the Americas but also to Spain where, more and more, words and phrases from the English lexis seem to be replacing the Spanish ones. Whilst writing on that increasingly popular theme… more »
Plan Bologna in Spain - Higher Education in Europe
by Laura on 7/18/2012
Plan Bologna (or the Bologna Process) is an initiative put forward by the European Ministry of Education aiming to revolutionise higher education in Europe.1998:- Education Ministers for France, Germany, UK and Italy… more »
Spanish Soccer Team Uefa Euro 2012
by Laura on 7/11/2012
On Sunday 1st July, the Spanish national football team became the UEFA European Champions for the third time in their legacy.The 4-0 victory over the Italian side also marked the third championship win in a streak… more »
San Fermin: Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain
by Laura on 7/2/2012
The very noble, very loyal, and very heroic city (according to its motto) of Pamplona hosts the festival of San Fermin between July 7th and 14th each year.Named after the pious Saint Fermin, the festival of San… more »