Hi everyone! My name is Magnolia Ballew, and I am a first-year student. For my Winter Term project, I traveled to Medellín, Colombia, with twenty other Obies. The focus of this trip was cultural immersion, and there was an emphasis on the regenerative processes and peace efforts that have helped Medellín transform into the vibrant, innovative city it is today. This trip was led by the wonderful Ana María Díaz Burgos, Eric and Jane Nord Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies, and Oberlin alums Chris Schmucki ’22 and Dylan Mehri ’18. We had so much help and support from the International Relations team at Pontifical Bolivarian University (UPB). They showed us the city, helped coordinate our travel plans, and introduced us to Colombian dance and culture. Our daily schedule was pretty jam-packed! Often, we would begin in the classroom, where we would have lessons that offered context about the city's history taught by the fantastic teachers from UPB. Then we would have a delicious Colom...