
In this episode of The Places You Can Go, host Evan Kindle sits down with two inspiring ICS students, Karla Pardo Garcia and Rodrigo Filio. Together, they explore what it means to experience Spain as study abroad students of Hispanic and Latino heritage who already have a shared linguistic and cultural bond with the country, yet find themselves navigating a landscape full of fresh perspectives and surprising contrasts.
Karla and Rodrigo share their motivations for choosing Spain, how their heritage shapes their experiences abroad, and the unique challenges they face as they balance familiarity with the unknown. Through candid reflections, they dive into the adjustment process, discuss moments of cultural connection and dissonance, and reflect on how studying in Seville influences their sense of identity and goals for the future.