Veronica Volkart

Hometown

Paraguay

Major and/or Minor

Dual Language and Mass Communication

Year

Sophomore

If you were a pet or animal, what would you choose?

I would choose a hummingbird, because they are free, intuitive, and spiritual.

How would you describe yourself?

Funny, passionate, loving, friendly, caring, and centered.

What piece of advice would you give to yourself before the in-country experience?

Stay open-minded and take the most out of every experience.

Which country or countries have you visited before?

The US, Mexico, Bahamas, El Salvador, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil.

What has been the most meaningful idea / fact you have discovered or learned about this program so far?

There are a lot of similarities with my own culture, and I’m excited to compare the two.

What food are you most excited to try in Spain?

Pulpo a la gallega and Jamón serrano

What do you most look forward to during the Spain program?

I’m most looking forward to the food and dancing flamenco.

What opportunity do you hope this abroad will bring to you?

I hope to exchange cultural practices, make new friends and have another perspective.