Week 3: Settling In (sorta)

¡Hola! Time has been flying by here in Madrid (as it often does when you’re having fun), and I can’t believe it’s getting close to halfway through the program. This past week I had a friend from Pitt and my parents visit me, which made me realize how settled I’d become; I actually had recommendations…

Flown Out to Brussels on Internship Day 1 (Not Clickbait)

¡Hola! My first full week in Madrid has been full of adventures and learning experiences. I began working for ActionAid, an international NGO focused on human rights and advocacy. For my next 2 months as an intern, I will be splitting my time between ActionAid Spain and the European Union office. Starting an internship in…

Week 1: A Warm Welcome to Madrid!

¡Hola todos! I am pleased to share that I have been settling in very well to life in Madrid. My host family has been incredibly welcoming, even giving me a present upon arrival (a book about Joaquín Sorolla, since they know I love art). My 3 host siblings are all in high school and incredibly…

¡Hasta pronto, Madrid!

¡Hola! My name is Marley Pinsky and I am a rising senior studying Politics-Philosophy with a minor in Spanish. I’m originally from a DC suburb called Clarksburg, Maryland, and I love reading, exploring cities, and playing and seeing music. This fall, I’ll be starting graduate classes through a 4+1 program at Pitt’s School of Public…