Ruby Herrera
Ruby's Program
Ruby Herrera is an experienced returning Program Leader for the Culture and Language program. She is a heritage Spanish speaker originally from California, of Mexican descendancy and is happy to call Iowa home for the last 28 years. The end goal both as a parent of a 17 year old daughter and educator of 14 years, is that students take learning beyond the four walls of a classroom and emerge themselves in the culture of the host country. The best approach to fully enjoying the study abroad experience for and her students has been: keeping an open mind and heart to the new adventures yet to come! Favorite quotes: "Si se Puede" -social activist Dolores Huerta and "To learn a language is to have one more window open from which to look at the world" -Chinese proverb
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The Charm and Fun of a small town called Carlingford
Overnight weekend in Carlingford, Ireland
Oh, how sweet it is!
Students went to Rolling Donuts and Howth Cliffs
From Blogging to Boggin at Causey Farms!
Causey Farms experience with Global Entrepreneurs.
Game on! Gaelic Games & a sweet tooth for Chocolate.
Students engaged in the experience of both Gaelic Games and a Butler's Chocolate Factory.
Welcome, it's Viking Splash time!
What comes to mind when you think of Ireland? Hopefully at the top of your list are Vikings! Read to find out more details of week one in Dublin!
Futbol Champs and Argentian Asado
In a country where soccer is like a second religion, students got their chance to play soccer (futbol) with their friends. They showed off their Leonel Messi soccer moves. had... keep reading
Buenos Aires City Bus Tour
It's been a wonderful start to our Buenos Aires, Argentina adventure! There's a crisp scent of fall as the city enters its winter season. Students are bundles-up to explore the... keep reading
Las Casas de Gaudi, ¡qué guay!
Gaudi's talent and artistic abilities are visible in center art pieces around Barcelona. For example, Casa Mila. Students this week had a walking tour of the houses that Gaudi created.
The View was worth it!
A summer heat wave has kicked in Barcelona and our students are staying hydrated. They braved the humidity and ventured uphill to Parc Guell. Once there they were encouraged to... keep reading
No Dancing Shoes Needed-->Just Dance!!
After touring the Barrio Gótico, students were invited to participate in an old Roman dance. Here even the most shy student forgot about their two left-feet, stepped out of their... keep reading