Cuba

Cuba: Arrival: “Seeing the Sights, Classes, & Hurricane Irma” by Questen Inghram

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Seeing the sights, classes (briefly), and Hurricane Irma: Arriving in Havana

My flight between Miami International Airport and Jose Martí International Airport had to be booked through a charter company, which gave rise in my head to the idea that we’d be taking a puddlejumper, but it turned out to be like any of the three Delta flights I took the day before to finally arrive in Miami. The flight to Havana was over before I realized it was happening. Barely waiting in line, my passport was stamped with not a word spoken. The wait for the baggage claim, however, took longer than the flight itself. As I left the airport, stepping into the Havana sun, my eyes fixated on the nearest old blue Chevy.

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Cuba: Pre-Departure: “Buen Viaje: Preparing to Study in Cuba” by Questen Inghram

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Buen viaje: Preparing to study in Cuba

I am looking forward to having my preconceptions challenged as I spend almost four months experiencing life as an international student at the University of Havana.

I’ve been asked why I am going to Cuba, as opposed to other countries. It’s a good question, as many students go to countries like Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica to learn Spanish. I’ve wanted to go to Cuba for so long that it’s hard for me to answer. I’ve also had classmates show me pictures from their recent trips to Cuba, and I must admit I was a little jealous.

 

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