¡Hola exploradores!
My name is Jadia Johnson, and I am a college student at the University of Miami studying Health Science with a minor in Spanish. I’m from Deerfield, Illinois, where I loved having dinner in the town square with friends, playing sports at the park, and riding my bike around the neighborhood.
This fall, I am studying abroad in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain! Spain is full of history and culture, and I can’t wait to share what I learn and experience with you all. I chose Barcelona because I fell in love with the Spanish language and want to practice my Spanish in real life. I’m especially looking forward to exploring the city, museums, and eating amazing food! I really want to try paella, which is a traditional Spanish rice dish with vegetables, meat,or seafood, and crema catalana, a creamy dessert similar to crème brûlée.
Throughout my journey, I’ll be teaching you about my favorite spots and sharing fun facts about daily life in Barcelona. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies, and traveling. The world is such a big place, and I want to see as much of it as I can.
Thanks to the support of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, I have the opportunity to make this dream of studying abroad a reality. The Gilman Program helps students like me gain international experiences and I’m so grateful to be one of their recipients. If you’d like to learn more about how you can study or intern abroad through Gilman, click here!
