Language and Communication

During my time here I have noticed a few key differences in social norms and communication habits. I especially find it interesting to consider high and low context communication differences between Spain and the United States due to my background. I was born in Spain, and have spent a considerable portion of my life here….

La Importancia de la Adaptabilidad

My time in Madrid so far has been very interesting from a personal and professional standpoint. Assimilating into the Spanish way of life and day to day routine has not been very difficult, having grown up visiting family here. However, I still have encountered new experiences during the program that have been an adjustment. Though…

Por Última Vez

¡Hola Todxs! If I am being honest, I am at a loss for words on how to start this blog post. I have experienced so much during my eight weeks abroad and have learned so much more than I ever expected that I am having trouble trying to sum it all up. While I am…

Mi Última Semana

¡Buenos Días Todxs! I cannot believe I will return home on Saturday! A part of me feels like this program has been happening for a lifetime and that I have been living in Spain for years, but another part of me feels like I only arrived yesterday. I remember the morning that I arrived I…

Un Día Mas

¡Hola Todxs! I am Saoirse Hopp and I am a rising junior in the College of Business Administration. I am working towards majors in Supply Chain Management and Business Information Systems with a Certificate in Business Analytics. Currently I am President of the Fashion Business Association, the VP of Marketing and Member Relations for Women…