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Wine Tasting in Toro + Exploring Zamora

Hola mi gente!

Before diving into this exciting adventure, make sure to check out my vlog here.

Exploring the wine region of Pagos del Rey in Toro was an absolute delight. Nestled in the heart of Spain, this area is renowned for its rich history and exquisite wines. The tour began with a warm welcome from our guide, who shared fascinating insights into the winemaking process dating back centuries. Did you know Toro wines have been enjoyed since the Roman era?

Freedom of Speech & Expression Although the Australian constitution does not explicitly provide for freedom of speech or press and other media, the High Court has held that the constitution implies a limited right to freedom of political expression. The same applies for the freedom of peaceful assembly -- it is not classified in federal law, but it is generally respected by the government ( U.S. State Department, 2021). Australians’ rights to access online content and freely engage in online discussions are based less in law than on a shared understanding of the prerequisites for a fair and...
Course Load While working in Sydney, you'll also enroll in a required 3- or 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES Abroad interns. In your seminar, you'll gain context for your internship placement by examining cultural issues in the workplace. Topics covered include understanding workplace culture, improving communication, strengthening work attitude and aptitude, resolving conflicts, understanding new cultures, and navigating issues, challenges, and opportunities so you can succeed on the job in Sydney and when you return home. Course syllabi for both seminars are linked below...
Sydney Field Trips Field trips for the Sydney Summer - Society, Sport & Leadership program are listed below: Royal National Park Daytrip: This trip will take you to a beautiful part of the region. We will hike along the coast line in a secluded and rugged part of Southern Sydney. If the weather is fine, you will have an option to swim at a secluded beach, before having a BBQ while we enjoy the great outdoors. Finally, we will head further South, to admire the Sea Cliff Bridge (a engineering marvel) and have some ice cream looking over the Illawarra before heading back to Sydney in the evening...

Classes... aren't too bad!

My opinion on classes while studying abroad is likely in line with most of my peers here in Paris. Even though I’m actively participating in my classes and staying on top of my work (relatively speaking), I also am trying to minimize the amount of time I spend in the classroom and on my homework. In fact, add/drop week at IES Abroad was really important for me. I ended up switching three out of my five total classes so that I could have a schedule that was more fun, light, and convenient.