This year's SYA Spain journalism class recently published its annual publication, El Guiño. For the first time in the publication's history, under the leadership of literature and journalism faculty member Ángeles Errazu, the students worked with local peers to share perspectives on topics ranging from local culture to science to politics to produce the bilingual issue.

..."But, not even hours of stalking our hostel and the endless sights to explore could prepare us for the adventure ahead."

This month's featured alum, Sasha Cantrelle FR'10, reflects on lessons in confidence and adaptability learned at SYA France that aid in her career today.

School Year Abroad recently celebrated the golden anniversary of SYA France with a multi-day celebration that took place in Rennes and Paris.

So without further adue, a few words of advice for young travelers...

"What a crazy whirlwind the past few weeks have been! I truly can't believe that I have less than a month in France, but as my host sister says, 'je ne veux pas y penser'"

"Spring has sprung in Beijing! Unlike living on the East Coast of the U.S., the seasons here change abruptly, so it's already 80 degrees"...

Lily P. is currently a junior at SYA Italy. She most recently sent us photos from her travels around Sicily enjoying the Spring time weather!