It has been a week and a half since I left Madrid, and since then I have experienced an intense and complicated period of emotions. I remember leading up to my time coming home, I was incredibly excited. I missed my friends, family, and my dog. However, after the first 20 minute drive I took…
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Travel, Work & Success in Spain
I am in my final week of my internship, and am closing off my time in Spain! It is hard to believe I just spent my final weekend here, where I took a trip down south and visited the amazing cities of Malaga and Granada. Although I have had a consistent theme of my love…
Communication in Madrid
My highlight for this past week was going to Pampolona for the San Fermín running of the bulls festival. This event might also be one of my favorite things I have done during my time abroad! It was an incredible experience to be a part of, and it was a very rare opportunity that I…
Leadership in Madrid
This past week has been really exciting for me. I started my week watching the sunset at Temple of Debod, and it was a great experience that is so Madrid. The park was full of people, all with several boxes of pizza and wine in coffee tumblers. I could hear music playing and it was…
My Case on Why Madrid is the Best City in the World
This past week marked the official halfway point of my stay in madrid. With that realization, I have spent my week being more mindful of how I want to prioritize my time here. I’ve been less afraid to do things on my own which has helped open up opportunities for me to explore more of…
Becoming a Madrid Native in Four Weeks
This past weekend, I took my first trip outside of Madrid and went to Valencia for the weekend! It was cool going somewhere new, but I think I am biased towards my host city. I enjoyed the beach and got a phenomenal tan, however that’s where the Valencia charm ended for me. Things were incredibly…
Culture Fatigue & Working in Madrid
My past week in Madrid has finally made me feel good about a routine and navigating life abroad. Going to work every day has been a big part of that structure. The more I am working, naturally, I am given more things to do which in turn, has made my work experience more fulfilling. My…
How Madrid has Forced Me to Learn Time Management
Wrapping up my first full week in Madrid, this experience has already taught me so much in so little time. My first week of work at my internship was, naturally, where I learned the most. Starting with language, that has been the primary challenge that I will continue to face as the weeks go on….
Culture Shocks and a (slight) Intimidation of the Spanish Fashion Industry
My first few days in Madrid have been an incredible experience. Arriving at my host family’s home the first day, being greeted with two kisses, and realizing there really was no air conditioning in Europe was my first of many culture shocks, which has been my personal theme for the week. Adjusting to Madrid has…
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