Lindsay Wilhelm

Hello, my name is Lindsay Wilhelm. I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain in the summer 2023 through the CEA program. I took a global communications class and completed an 8 week international internship. I am a double major in anthropology and international studies and a minor in forensic science. I studied abroad because I want to learn perspectives from other parts of the world and go outside my comfort zone. I had the opportunity to stay with a "host mom" during my stay which really put me outside of my comfort zone. She did not speak any English which provided a challenge but I valued to experience to learn and improve my Spanish. The biggest lesson I learned was actually from her. Spain has a very different unique approach to the work-life balance that I was hesitant to adjust to at first. However, in speaking with her and learning about her life, she encouraged me to relax. While still taking my class and doing my internship she taught me to start doing more little things for myself that were fun and exciting and it really enhanced my experience abroad. It is one thing that I want to continue more of in my life: taking the time to do stuff for me.