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| Andrew, Peer Advisor |
Hello all! My name is
Andrew Bartels and I studied abroad in Málaga, Spain for an entire year. Situated on Spain’s southern coast, the
Málaga is simultaneously a beach resort and living museum. The Phoenicians founded the city almost 3000
years ago and people have been living there ever since. Málaga is home to important Spanish writers,
jurists, and even Pablo Picasso (the house where he was born is now a
museum). To me, living in Málaga meant
being part of a great historical tradition which the present keeps augmenting.
Malagueños are proud of the
city’s past, but they are also excited for the city’s future as it continues to
grow as a cultural center.
I saw ruins from
Phoenicia, Rome, al-Andalus, and the Renaissance all within a square mile in
the downtown. And Málaga, the heir to
such a diverse past, not only preserves its traditions but develops them
through parks, museums, and a greater consciousness about the city and its
history. Living in Málaga meant getting
to be part of the city, both past and present.
I am eager to see the city continue to grow and see its fascinating past
have a place in the future.
The University of Arkansas is celebrating International Education Week. The goal this year is to hear from Razorbacks across the globe about their travel & international study experiences.
Want to participate? Just post a photo on social media of yourself abroad- ideally with some text to show where you’re from and where you’ve been- using #IEWOurJourney.
The University of Arkansas is celebrating International Education Week. The goal this year is to hear from Razorbacks across the globe about their travel & international study experiences.
Want to participate? Just post a photo on social media of yourself abroad- ideally with some text to show where you’re from and where you’ve been- using #IEWOurJourney.
