Living in Europe from 2011-2012 gave me a chance to see the art I studied in college in person, to learn about new cultures and walk ancient streets, to be humbled by foreign languages and to understand both the inherent cultural loss and privilege that being born in the USA has given me. Catalunya is an amazing country that is often called a part of Spain, yet is an entirely different country with their own unique language and culture that is very close to my heart. This country was my jumping off point during the year I lived abroad and I fell in love with this tiny village and especially hiking around the holy mountain of Montserrat. Visca Catalunya!
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