When I was first applying to study abroad I was not planning on being in a homestay. I really wanted to be in an apartment, but Pitt and ISA’s application timelines don’t work well together, which made it impossible to be in an apartment. I was super nervous to be living with a random family…
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Living in Paris 101
Over these past few weeks, it’s become clear that living in Paris means getting comfortable with small spaces and little privacy. This semester, I’m living in a three bedroom apartment with four other girls. My housing was assigned by CEA (my program provider). It’s located in one of the outer arrondissements (neighborhoods) on the left…
Navigating the Streets
After two full weeks of classes, I feel like I am getting to know the way around Madrid better every day. There are several ways that I can get to school each day, although I have chosen to walk every day because of the nice weather. My walk to class takes about ten to fifteen…
Hola Madrid
I am now 2 weeks in my program in Madrid, Spain and I couldn’t be happier! I applied to this program only knowing one person, my friend Meredith. We were both nervous coming into our living situation since we were paired with two random girls from California. Since Meredith and I are both from the…
Hola Madrid!
It’s been almost two weeks since arriving in Madrid and I am enjoying trying to get to know the city better! After receiving where I would be living in Madrid, I immediately began the online search for where my apartment was located and what I would be near. Upon arriving, I was pleasantly surprised with…
Packing for Spain
I thought about and discussed packing strategies a lot prior to leaving. After much consideration I decided to check 1 large suitcase, bring a carry-on that I could use for weekend trips around Europe, and my backpack for school. Packing 4 months and 2 seasons worth of clothing in 1 suitcase is not an easy…
Bienvenue à Paris: CEA Paris Introduction
Bonjour! Today marks my fifth day in Paris. I have dreamed of living in Paris for years and I can not believe that I am finally here! As I grew up, I was fortunate enough to be able to travel with my family and visit various family members around the globe. As I lived in…
Hola from Madrid
I am currently writing this in Madrid, Spain! I am a junior marketing major in the business school and I couldn’t be more excited to start my abroad journey. I have always wanted to study abroad but the fact that it is actually happening is so surreal. I am from a small town in New…
ISA Madrid: Introduction
Studying abroad for a semester in college has been a goal as well as a dream of mine for many years. I was fortunate enough to have been given the chance to participate in the two week Plus 3 program in Milan, Italy my freshman year, but I was still eager to travel and further…
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