Guest Author: Avery Kanemasu
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During my time in Spain, my favorite day was when we toured the Alhambra palace. It was extraordinary. The Alhambra is known to be one of the most unique palaces in the world, perched upon a hilltop in Granada, Spain. It is a famous monument of Islamic architecture that extends over 142,000 square meters. We…
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My name is Avery Kanemasu, and I am a rising senior at the University of Georgia, majoring in Biological Sciences. I wanted to participate in the Spain: Food Production, Culture, and the Environment Maymester to broaden my worldview by experiencing Spanish culture firsthand. Through the exploration of southern Spain, I learned more about the various…
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During this unique program, I had the opportunity to learn more about the modern and traditional food production practices of Spain as well as experience traditional Spanish dishes. For instance, we visited a Jamivi Iberian Pork farm in Granada, Spain. The farm was family-owned, and the daughter-in-law and one of the brothers gave us a…