Growing up in San Diego, my family and I would travel to Mexico fairly regularly. Albeit Americanized, Baja California had so many sounds, tastes, and people that were different from our own. My sister and I both grew up with an appreciation of the Mexican culture, especially because of my mother’s fondness of Cesar Chavez […]
We asked students from around the country why they think study abroad is one of the most important experiences a college student can have. Their answers will leave you convinced! *********************** It helps provide invaluable experiences for people to understand a world outside of their own and to meet new cultures and people that they […]
You know you want to study abroad, but where do you want to go? Cities around the world come in all shapes and sizes. But should you choose the city life or try for a smaller community? How much does the decision matter? I skipped this step of the process because my college told me […]
The Spanish themselves have coined the motto, “Spain is different”, and for good reason! Below are just some of the things you’ll notice about Spanish life that you will eventually take home with you. Regardless of whether just a few of them, or all of them, will apply to you, you will definitely return home a “different” […]
A Few Things to Prepare Yourself For When Moving to Spain *Written from the point of view of an American English teacher living in Spain, this story will be of great appeal to students planning to study abroad in the country as well as those going to work, volunteer or intern in any field. Spain is […]
Located northwest of Madrid, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a small city with a big piece of history. A cheap and short (about an hour) train ride from Madrid will transport you to the city, making it a perfect day trip for anyone visiting Madrid or central Spain. The city features the classic winding […]
If you have ever been to, read about, or seen pictures of Barcelona, chances are that you’re familiar with Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect who designed and drew up the plan for the Sagrada Familia (Barcelona’s most celebrated church) as well as the architectural vibe of the entire city. To really get a feel for […]
As one of the top destinations in the world for students studying abroad, Spain has an extraordinary amount to offer. With a plethora of fascinating towns and cities all drenched in rich cultural history, one could spend a lifetime discovering this wildly diverse country and still not see it all. Segovia, about an hour north […]
In all the time that’s passed me by here in Madrid, this is the first time I’ve been able to get so close to La Fuente de Cibeles and, very luckily having my camera in hand, got to take this impressive shot of the Palacio de Cibeles. Everything looked especially beautiful this evening…. Sure to […]
