Lavender Robinson (she/they) is a Spanish major from the UC Irvine who is studying at the Universitat de Barcelona for the 2024-2025 academic year. Lavender is a military kid who grew up mainly in the state of Maryland, lived in London for a short time in their younger years, and made many trips to Europe during her childhood. Learning languages and kinetically exploring the cultures constantly changing around her, Lavender always has had a knack for expanding their worldview and perspectives through outward cultural involvement, understanding, and study. Studying abroad in Spain is a dream for Lavender that she is excited to fulfill. She knows that her experience will allow her to grow in several ways alongside her academic endeavors. Their passions and drive are fueled by the quote: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”