Time management is always something I have struggled with personally. I’ve occasionally found it difficult to be proactive with important tasks, to avoid allocating too much time to unimportant tasks, and generally to balance my efforts in a way that minimizes stress and maximizes productivity. Going into this trip to Madrid, I knew that time…
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Un Entorno Nuevo
Week one of my time in Madrid is coming to end. I enjoyed having free time during orientation to discover the city and make some friends who are interning in the city through the same program. I already have learned a lot about the culture and language in these last few days. From eating dinner…
Mis Primeros Dias en Espana
Since arriving in Spain I feel like I have been in a whirlwind. I have had five days to explore Madrid and start to get a feel for it which has included using the metro, taking a cab, and walking over 15,000 steps every day. Yeah, my feet hurt. So far my absolute favorite part…
La cultura española
When I arrived to Madrid, I had nothing but my overpacked suitcases and excitement for the next two months. It is now one week in, and I have already added new friends, better Spanish, a family in Madrid, and so much more to the list. I arrived to Madrid at 7:30am (that’s 1:30am EST) and…
Pulsar Technologies
For the duration of my time in Spain I will be working for Pulsar Technologies. Though Pulsar’s client base extends into four countries on three continents, they were founded and remain headquartered here in Spain as a company dedicated to information technology (IT). Specifically, Pulsar focuses on the monitoring aspect of IT, with products…
Hospitality
Wow, I have been here for a week, and have already had the time of my life! There are so many things to do in Madrid, it is almost hard to be bored. I have settled in well and everyone on the program seems like an interesting person who comes from a different background with…
Las Claves del Éxito
By: Ciera Thomas My first week in Madrid has been a dream. I first got off the plane, and was immediately prompted to use the Metro. I know a lot of people called Ubers, or had drivers waiting for them, but I had just flown from JFK where I had to take the subway anyway,…
La primera semana
Just under a week ago, I said goodbye to my friends and family and embarked on the biggest journey of my life. Throughout the 15 hour journey and 2 separate flights, I felt a melting pot of emotions; I was excited, scared, nervous, and curious. Now I sit here typing feeling nothing but happiness. Over…
Cool Cats
Matt Restrepo SWOT analysis of Cats Hostel Strengths: Cats hostile is not any average hostile. The major strength of the hostile is the experience they offer for their guests. Many hostels in large cities are on the more expensive side and cannot offer much entertainment to their guests. A bed, locker, and breakfast is what…
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