Discovering Venezuela: Journey with Johan!

Discover a captivating culture worth exploring! Come along on a journey with Johan to uncover Venezuela. You’ll encounter its breathtaking wonders and meet its vibrant community.”

Meet Johan!

Hola a todos! Mi nombre es Johan López, y vengo de Venezuela, un país al norte de Sudamérica. Estoy estudiando en UNI por un semestre como parte del programa de intercambio Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Yo estoy estudiando Idiomas Modernos, más específicamente traducción en tres idiomas, los cuales son español, inglés y francés. Mi experiencia aquí en UNI ha sido increíble, y estoy tratando de disfrutar mucho cada día y aprender lo más que pueda en mis clases, y también de toda la gente increíble que he conocido.
Hello everyone! My name is Johan Lopez, and I come from Venezuela, a country in the north of South America. I am studying at UNI for one semester as part of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). I am majoring in translation in three languages, which are Spanish, English, and French. My experience here at UNI has been amazing, and I am trying to make the most out of my days here as I try to learn as much as I can in my classes, and also from all the amazing people I have met.
Johan Lopez – Sponsored Student

Where is Venezuela?

Nestled in northern South America, it is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia.

Places you should visit in Venezuela

Mérida

Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida, serves as the capital of a Venezuelan state sharing its name. Nestled amidst two of Venezuela’s Andean Mountain ranges. Mérida is also home to the University of the Andes which is the country’s second-oldest university, established in 1785.

Margarita Island

Margarita Island, the largest in the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta, graces the northeastern coast in the Caribbean Sea. People celebrate this island for its pristine white sandy beaches, clear waters, and enchanting tropical scenery. Visitors can indulge in a range of activities, including snorkeling, diving, sunbathing, fishing, and also windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Coro, Venezuela

Coro, the capital of Falcon State, stands as Venezuela’s second oldest city. The city boasts a monumental architectural heritage from colonial and republican eras, showcasing the distinctive characteristics of Andalusian architecture from southern Spain. Its unique personality arises from Native American craftsmanship’s influence, as it utilizes materials and techniques like adobe and wattle.

Coro, Venezuela – Wikipedia

Caracas – The capital

Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, and the center of the Metropolitan Region of Caracas.

Cuyagua

Isla Larga

Traditional food of Venezuela

AREPA

The arepa stands as an emblem of Venezuelan cuisine and remains one of the enduring pre-Hispanic foods in Venezuela. In a 2015 survey, nearly 70 percent of Venezuelans reported regularly enjoying arepas. Venezuelans commonly savor these versatile treats all day, both as snacks and alongside their meals.

Festivals in Venezuela

Festivals are vibrant and colorful festivals.They deeply root themselves in a fusion of Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous traditions.

Carúpano Carnaval

The Carúpano Carnivals are vibrant festivities in the city of Carúpano in the state of Sucre. Renowned as one of the most celebrated carnivals in the country, it has earned the distinction of being a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.

These carnivals characterize themselves with traditional elements, including colorful costumes, ornate floats (carrozas), lively town-wide celebrations, and vibrant parades.

Corpus Christi Devil Dancing, San Francisco de Yare

The festival of Los Diablos Danzantes features men in San Francisco de Yare who don eerie devil masks and crimson attire, embodying the “devil dancers” in a symbolic act. This haunting troupe gathers in the town’s central square, adorned with rosary beads, crosses, and maracas, to march through the streets to the eerie tunes of musical poems.

Traditional Costumes in Venezuela

Why is Venezuela special to you?

Venezuela is the country where I was born, and most of my family lives there. I have some sense of identity and I love my country despite the difficulties we face on a daily basis. I keep thinking I can contribute to its betterment day by day even if it is with small actions because I want to have a better place to live in.
Johan Lopez

Why is UNI special to you?

UNI was the University I was chosen to go to as part of my exchange program. I keep thinking I couldn’t have been sent to a better place. This university and all its people have made me feel like home, and it will always have a special place in my heart.
I LOVE IT
Sponsored Student

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