As I sit here reflecting on my time abroad, with less than three weeks left in the semester, I find myself eager to share the insights that I have gained since my departure. This journey has changed me greatly, and I am so very glad I took the leap of faith to study abroad. I…

As fate would have it I ended up only having class twice a week. Around half the normal amount for the typical Spanish university student and even less for an American one. My lucky draw of classes left me with the utmost free time to develop my skills outside of the classroom. These are some…

Hola a todos, These last few weeks have been nothing short of energizing, filled with vibrant experiences, academic challenges, and a few unexpected adjustments. As someone who is used to the hustle and bustle of an American lifestyle, I found it initially difficult to adjust to the relaxed Spanish way of life. Spaniards tend to…

After a month of classes, I maintain my previous blog post’s point that my courses are quite manageable. The lecture duration and material covered so far have been achievable with plenty of extra time to see the sights of Barcelona. In two of my courses; Understanding Spain through History & Art, and Arte en España,…

Hola a todos, My name is Adeline Jay, a Pitt junior currently studying at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB) in Spain this semester. At Pitt, I major in Business Information Systems, and minor in Hispanic Language and Culture. As expected, I had my heart set on attending a university in a Spanish-speaking country to fully…