International Phrase of the Month

ImageChristian Brawner
A picture of a plaza in Morocco with text that reads, "Study Abroad Word of the Month by Christian Brawner: “The phrase from Darija that I believe represents Morocco and my trip here is "La Bas?" La Bas translates to "No Problem?" I believe it really characterizes the attitude that many Moroccans have as they are very welcoming and friendly. While walking through the streets of Meknes, if you make eye contact with a shopkeeper or someone in passing, they likely will smile and say "La Bas?" and in return, you smile back and say La Bas! To me, La Bas is the Hakuna Matata of Morocco; it means no worries!” 
ImageJessica Dennis
A stone pathway that leads to the ocean in Northern Ireland. In the photo is a text box that reads: "International Phrase of the Month by Jessica Dennis: 'My word is 'craic' (pronounced crack). It has many uses and meanings depending on the context. Many times it's used as fun. For example, ‘it was good craic’ means it was really fun. It's also used as what's up or what's happening, for example: ‘What's the craic’ means ‘what's happening.’"
ImageAbby Wittmer
A castle in Salamanca, Spain with the castle reflecting in the moat in front of it. Inside the picture is a text box that reads: "International Phrase of the Month by Abby Wittmer 'The phrase, rather than the word, that I think sums up my experience here in Salamanca, Spain, is 'No pasa nada.' The phrase literally means 'nothing passes,' but it is used colloquially almost every day. Commonly Spaniards say it to each other meaning that everything is fine and that the other person shouldn't worry. It shows a level of comfort with those around you, and that you are truly willing to help each other out, no pasa nada.'
ImageHannah Touchton
A picture of a canopy bridge among lush green foliage in Ghana with the following phrase in the picture: “The word to describe Ghana is “akwaaba,” which means “welcome.” Everyone here is so friendly and they also make sure to welcome you if they know you are new.”
ImageKshma Kulkarni
Sunset on a beach in Cyprus with the Greek word όλα καλά and the text: "it's all good" and "I chose this phrase because it epitomizes the Cypriot lifestyle. The people are relaxed, the shops are relaxed, the roads are relaxed, the whole island is relaxed."
ImageRichie Stephans
Picture of a waterfall with the text for the Japanese word 侘寂 (wabi-sabi), the word harmony, and this phrase: "As an engineer, efficiency and smoothness are beauty, and Tokyo may very well be the most attractive city in the world.”