Although it is unfortunate I had to return to the United States early due to the effects of coronavirus, I still had the most incredible five weeks in Madrid. I am very grateful that I had a chance to experience this and hope to return to Europe again sometime in the future. Apart from the…

Before arriving in Spain, I had attempted to prepare myself in numerous ways for how I was going to adjust to my new life, but nothing can fully prepare you for a huge change such as this. Adjusting to the Madrid lifestyle went surprisingly smoothly. I had many apprehensions about my living situation, how I…

After two full weeks of classes, I feel like I am getting to know the way around Madrid better every day. There are several ways that I can get to school each day, although I have chosen to walk every day because of the nice weather. My walk to class takes about ten to fifteen…

It’s been almost two weeks since arriving in Madrid and I am enjoying trying to get to know the city better! After receiving where I would be living in Madrid, I immediately began the online search for where my apartment was located and what I would be near. Upon arriving, I was pleasantly surprised with…

Studying abroad for a semester in college has been a goal as well as a dream of mine for many years. I was fortunate enough to have been given the chance to participate in the two week Plus 3 program in Milan, Italy my freshman year, but I was still eager to travel and further…