The university CES Felipe II and City of Aranjuez sent delegations to the inaugural ceremony on Monday, May 19, where the local press took photos and interviewed the students. A feature article on the students is due out this weekend!
On the first day, IU students got a chance to mingle and become acquainted with CES students during a "friendship" gathering organized by Professor Rubio (see photo).The second day, after classes, we enjoyed a "chiquitren" (or kids' train) ride through the city center and Royal Gardens of the Palace, followed by an amazing tour of the Palace's many colorful and bejeweled rooms.
On Wednesday, guest speaker Jose Manuel Fernandez, who works for social services in Aranjuez, introduced us to the many-faceted subject of immigration in Spain, from its recent history to demographic trends to public opinions about immigration.
On Thursday, after class, a few of us went to Madrid and enjoyed a stroll through the Reina Sofia Museum and "people watched" in the Plaza Mayor (see photo).
Today (Friday), there is a folk music concert on the city plaza--Celtic music is always great on a cool, drizzly evening.
Tomorrow, we're off to history-rich Toledo, for a guided tour, with Professor Carlos Rubio and Professor Ana Orenga.
And on Sunday (May 25), we've been invited to a public feast, as guests of the Mayor of Aranjuez.
The university, the city, and the people couldn't be kinder and more welcoming!
More in a few days...
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