My Experience Solo Traveling

There have been many positive experiences during my three month study abroad program in Barcelona Spain. Many of them helped me grow as a person and gain more confidence in myself. The standout experience would be my six day solo trip. I was very nervous to do this trip at first, but by the end…

Adapting to Life in Barcelona

Hola! There are many cultural differences between the United States and Spain. There are even cultural differences between Barcelona and other areas in Spain, just like in the USA. Barcelona is in an area called Catalonia. This area has its own rich history, traditions, and even language. This was a shock to me when I…

Studying in Barcelona

Hi everyone! Just to remind you all, my name is Riley Scott, and I am doing my study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain. My university is called Universitat Pompeu Fabra. The campus itself is beautiful and is located in a great area that is close to the center of the city. Between my classes, I…

First Weeks in Barcelona

Hola! My name is Riley Scott, and I am a junior at Pitt. I study finance and actuarial mathematics and plan to go into the banking industry. I am doing an exchange study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain. The university I am attending is called Universitat Pompeu Fabra. I choose to study in Barcelona due…