Oldenborg Center

Where do you live in your home country?

I live in a beautiful city in southern Spain called Granada, located in the region of Andalusia. This city is famous for its impressive monuments, particularly the Moorish palace La Alhambra, the thousands of students that fill the city during the academic year and the delicious, free “tapas” (with every drink you order, you are given a small serving of food). However, my home city is in the region of Murcia, about 140 miles (220 kilometers) to the east of Granada. In this region, the beaches are the most famous and popular attractions.

What is your favorite cultural tradition or holiday? Why is it special to you?

That would have to be Easter because of the way it is celebrated in Spain. People are very passionate about the holiday and its processions during Semana Santa are incredible. Other holidays that I enjoy are Día de la Cruz (Day of the Cross; lots of crosses are displayed all over the city and together with every cross there also a little bar where you can have fun for two days with friends) and Ascension Day, celebrated on August 15^th. For this holiday, everyone spends the night at the beach and there is also a fireworks display.

What is your favorite dish?

I’m a pasta person, I can perfectly cook any kind of pasta but I wouldn’t say no to a nice dish of Spanish paella. Other dishes that I enjoy cooking (but mostly eating) are Gazpacho (cold tomato soup) and a Spanish omelet (made of eggs, potatoes and onions).

What fun activities do you like to engage in?

Mostly hanging out with friends, going to the movies, attending concerts and spending the day at the beach. I also love traveling, which gives me the opportunity to meet new people and also to get closer to the people with who I am traveling.

What do you look forward to the most about being in the U.S. this coming academic year? (Or simply in terms of being at Oldenborg or Pomona College?)

I cannot wait to meet new people and to immerse myself in the culture of California. I am also looking forward to teaching my Spanish conversation classes at the Oldenborg Center and to taking some courses overseas in the unique atmosphere at the Claremont Colleges.Â

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