'Adventure is out there': Reflecting on a quarter abroad

Jake Mix recaps his final moments in Australia in this week’s study abroad column.

A taste of a local Spanish celebration

As I sat in my apartment on Saturday, I was shaken (literally) out of my wifi-induced stupor by what sounded like an army marching on the plaza outside.

Culture shock: Adjusting to the Spaniard lifestyle

My first week in Granada has been amazing. It’s absolutely beautiful here and I’m amazed by the city’s extensive history.

Going off the wall(aby)

When I was entering my first year at Cal Poly, I consistently heard from older students and graduates that their one regret in college was they never studied abroad. It might have been one of my regrets, too, if my parents didn’t encourage me this past year to look into some of the programs available. So, I went to the Study Abroad Fair and one program immediately had my attention: Cal Poly in Australia.