There are some universities in the United States where studying abroad is a requirement for their students. I truly believe that this is a policy that every university should implement. My four months abroad have opened my eyes to different cultures and broadened my understanding of the world we live in. Before this study abroad…

As my time studying abroad comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on the experiences I’ve had while here. While for the most part, my experience here has been nothing but positive, there have surely been some hard times and some struggles I’ve faced. Things such as cultural shock and homesickness have been tough…

For the several months I’ve been here now, I’ve been the one receiving recommendations for things to do in Valencia. Now, I’ve been here long enough to know the best places to see and it’s time to sell this great city to others. For those looking to study abroad, Valencia is the perfect place to…

As a study abroad student, one of the most exciting parts of the program is the opportunity to travel to foreign countries. As a student who is studying abroad in Europe, travelling to other countries is even easier. Almost everything in Europe is no more than a three hour plane ride away and the flights…

Three weeks later, and the constant sound of fireworks around the city of Valencia finally comes to an end. The countless tourists finally make the trip back to their normal lives, leaving the Valencian streets vacant, aside from what remains from the hundreds of burnt monuments around the city, as each neighborhood burned their creations…

As March rolls around and I enter the third month of my study abroad experience, the city of Valencia prepares for the highly anticipated Fallas festival. What is only supposed to be a 5 day festival turns into a month long affair full of fireworks, light shows, and music. Every morning I wake up to…

Before I departed on my study abroad experience, I thought I would be travelling every free weekend that I had. But, the truth is that travelling can be very exhausting and obviously, can be very expensive for a college student on a tight budget. Also, I didn’t realize how much I would love living in…

Before leaving for Spain I was very nervous that I would not be able to adjust to a new way of life with completely new people around me. However, I soon realized that I had nothing to worry about. Everyone in my program was eager to get to know each other and make new friends,…

Valencia has some of the best methods of transportation that I’ve ever experienced. In general, Europe’s transportation systems blow America’s systems out of the water, making it incredibly easy to travel within cities, from one city to another, or even from one country to another. Cheap, high-speed trains offer a great way to travel within…