DO NOT MAKE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PLANS the 100 days before study abroad. DO NOT plan independent travel before arrival. CLM trips are mandatory

Granada Study Abroad Global Ambassadors

Study Abroad Global Ambassadors are here to help you on every step of your study abroad journey. These students are a wealth of on-the-ground knowledge about Granada and are happy to connect with future study abroad students. Shoot them an email and ask all of your pressing questions!

On-Campus Ambassadors, Class of 2026

Ava Malloy, Spanish & History

My name is Ava Malloy and I am majoring in History and Spanish. I studied abroad in Granada, Spain for the 2024-2025 academic year. While in Granada I enjoyed the many tapas bars, explored the unique neighborhoods like the Albaicin, skied in the Sierra Nevadas and relaxed on the costal beaches not too far away. Granada is a beautiful city that has so much to offer and explore.

admall26@g.holycross.edu, avamalloy1545@gmail.com

Lauren Harkins, International Studies & Spanish

Hi, my name is Lauren Harkins and I am an International Studies and Spanish double major. I studied abroad at the University of Granada in the fall of 2024. My favorite part about living in Granada was finding hidden plazas throughout the city and enjoying tapas outside on a warm evening.

lghark26@g.holycross.edu, laurenharkins6@gmail.com

Madeline Brennan, Neuroscience & Psychology

My name is Maddy Brennan, I’m a Neuroscience and Psychology major and I’m from West Hartford, Connecticut. I studied abroad in Granada, Spain in the Spring!

mgbren26@g.holycross.edu, Maddiegbren@gmail.com

Laurel Denneen, Spanish & Teacher Education Program

My name is Laurel Denneen, and I am a Spanish major in the Teacher Education Program. I studied abroad at the Universidad de Granada in Granada, Spain in the Spring of 2025. During my time in Granada, some of my favorite things would be walking around the Alhambra, seeing flamenco shows, and trying all different tapas!

ladenn26@g.holycross.edu, laureldenneen@gmail.com

Emma Coonan, Spanish & Math

My name is Emma Coonan and I studied abroad in Granada, Spain. I am a Math and Spanish double major, along with a Stats minor. During my time in Granada, I loved meeting new people, learning a lot about the culture, and getting to live a new and unique experience, along with improving my language skills.

escoon26@g.holycross.edu, emma.coonan04@gmail.com

Sophia Lupone Neuroscience & Disability Studies

Hi! My name is Sophia Lupone and I am a Neuroscience major with a minor in Disability Studies. I studied abroad Granada, Spain during the spring of 2025. While abroad, I lived with a host family, took all of my classes in Spanish, and loved exploring the history and culture of this city. Studying abroad brought me amazing new experiences and friends from all over the world!

srlupo26@g.holycross.edu, srlupone@gmail.com

Alumni Ambassadors, Class of 2025

Isabella Davis, Spanish & Political Science

My name is Isabella Davis and I am a political science and Spanish double major. During my junior spring semester, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Granada, Spain! While in Granada I have enjoyed taking advantage of every opportunity to embrace the culture and learning more about its unique history!

idavis25@g.holycross.edu, disabella134@gmail.com

Alumni Ambassadors, Class of 2024

Grace Lillis, Spanish & International Studies

My name is Grace Lillis and I am an International Studies and Spanish double major. I studied abroad in Granada, Spain in the Fall of 2022 and had an amazing time! One of my favorite things about studying abroad in Spain was getting to know other Holy Cross students through a completely immersive experience. Trying new things (including free tapas in Granada) was so exciting and I loved being able to travel around to other places in Spain and Europe.

gmlill24@g.holycross.edu, gracemlillis@gmail.com

Cate Brodie, Biology & Spanish

My name is Cate Brodie and I am a biology and Spanish major. I studied abroad in fall 2022 for my junior year in Granada Spain. While being in Spain I enjoyed getting to know Spain's beautiful culture.

crbrod24@g.holycross.edu, catherinebrodie4@yahoo.com

Francisco Luc Zafón-Whalen, Biology & Spanish

My name is Francisco Luc Zafón-Whalen and I am a Biology and Spanish double major. I studied abroad in the fall of 2022 in Granada, Spain. While I studied abroad I was able to study the history of the Spanish guitar and I was able to also take Spanish guitar lessons.

flzafo24@g.holycross.edu, luczafon@gmail.com

Robert Janes, History & International Studies

My name is Robert Janes, a History and International Studies double major. I studied abroad in Granada, Spain during the Fall 2022 semester. The most enjoyable part of my time away was being able to explore both Granada and other parts of Europe with some of my best friends from Holy Cross.

Rsjane24@g.holycross.edu, robertsjanes10@gmail.com

Alumni Ambassadors, Class of 2023

Melanie Beato, Spanish & Anthropology

My name is Melanie Beato and I recently graduated with a double major in Anthropology and Spanish with a Concentration in Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies.I love traveling because it reminds me that my life isn't the only one I could live. The chance to step out and explore and experience elsewhere gives us perspective and often provides new lenses with which we can see and think about who we are, what we are doing with our lives and what we care about. I love that a totally new perspective makes me reconsider my priorities and allows me to recenter myself.

Contact: mibeat23@g.holycross.edu, melanie.i.beato@gmail.com

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