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Every year, the San Jacinto College Honors Program offers its students an opportunity to explore international destinations and immerse themselves in diverse cultures. This year, led by North Campus government professor Cody Pogue, the program embarked on a journey to Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a big world outside of Houston,\u201d Pogue said. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to get in our little bubble and think the whole world thinks the same way we do. It\u2019s important for our students to get out there and go see other cultures.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The decision to visit Spain was primarily student driven. Many of the honors students speak Spanish and were eager to practice the language in a native-speaking country. The trip promised a comparison between the Spanish spoken in Spain and the variations of the language spoken in the students\u2019 home communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Honors program Spain trip<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWe learned that a sandwich is \u2018bocadillo\u2019 in Spain, compared to \u2018torta\u2019 or simply \u2018sandwich\u2019 in local Spanish dialects,\u201d Pogue said. \u201cWe also discovered that a \u2018tortilla\u2019 in Spain is more like an omelet with onion and potato \u2014 very different than what we are used to.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The group, consisting of 29 students and four professors, spent eight days exploring cathedrals and castles and enjoying the local cuisine in Barcelona and Madrid. Their itinerary also included day trips to nearby historic towns Segovia and Toledo, with<\/span>
\nmost days involving walks of 10 miles or more.<\/span><\/p>\n

The trip was not just about historical education but also about experiencing modern-day Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seeing how people on the other side of the world live, their culture, and their government was just as important as visiting historical sites,\u201d Pogue said. \u201cThis approach allows students to understand the world beyond their immediate environment better.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The participants\u2019 ages varied from 18 to 74. Desiree Alston, the current president of the North Campus Honors Club, reflected on her experiences during the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI had a great time on the trip,\u201d Alston said. \u201cMeeting new people, especially from different campuses, was wonderful. We\u2019ve become great friends and even hang out together now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Regardless of age, students bonded over their shared experiences, whether navigating Spain\u2019s public transportation system or admiring the historical grandeur of sites like the royal palace and ancient cathedrals.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI particularly enjoyed the architectural beauty of Toledo and the vibrant life in Madrid,\u201d Alston said. \u201cWe were given some flexibility to explore in groups of three or more to allow for free time and shopping. I\u2019ll never forget this trip.<\/span> It\u2019s a flex to say you went to Spain over the summer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about the honors program<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Melissa Trevizo<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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