By Gwendalyn B.

Published June 18, 2025

While I was in Barcelona I learned about a celebration called “St. Jordi’s Day” or “The Day of Books and Roses” in which St. Jordi as well as World Book Day are celebrated. In Catalonia, the region of Spain in which Barcelona resides, this holiday is held to honor the legend of St. Jordi, the…

By Gwendalyn B.

Published June 18, 2025

During my time abroad I was able to attend a local comic book convention called Comic Barcelona. This three day event brought together artists from all over Spain and Europe to discuss comics and art. While I had been to many comic book conventions in the United States, I had never been to one in…

By Brenna G.

Published June 16, 2025

One of the best ways to travel is through food. Studying abroad in Spain has broadened my horizons and has allowed me to try new foods that are typical in Spain. The list is endless: Jamón, tortilla de patata, bocadillos, gazpacho, calamar, paella and the list goes on. However, living in the same place for…

By Asher F.

Published June 6, 2025

I just finished studying at the University of Alicante in Alicante, Spain for a semester. Most students on my study abroad program, in my year and others, take classes specially designed for international students, in English or in Spanish with a learner-friendly atmosphere. To maximize my learning, I decided to try taking a couple of…

By Kaitlyn H.

Published June 5, 2025

I knew leaving Spain to come back to America would mean leaving behind quite a few things I had grown to really love. However, I never could’ve imagined just how much I would miss it all. Here are two of the more specific things that I am really missing! The food! I have been craving…

By Simona Z.

Published June 4, 2025

It has been two weeks so far since I arrived in Barcelona, and I could not have been happier about my decision to go with this city as my home base! Right from the start, I think adapting to the culture has been easy, as I have been abroad before, but there are a few…

By Taylor E.

Published June 4, 2025

I avoided thoughts of leaving Spain for so long. When my host mom asked what time my train would leave, I answered her question quickly and moved the conversation elsewhere. The last time I was at the university was the day of finals. Despite late nights and confusion and dozens of emails to professors and…

By Isabelle B.

Published June 3, 2025

I only had a short time in Spain this month, as I had to return to Missouri for graduation. I spent my last two weeks soaking in every moment with my friends and host family. I want to sign my Mizzou blog off with a letter to Alicante, where half my heart still lies. Alicante,…

By Brooklyn W.

Published June 2, 2025

Travel day Leaving my small hometown, Nauvoo, Illinois, was a mix of nerves and excitement. Going from spending my past 20 summers in a town of 2,000 people to spending it in a city with 1.6 million people was scary, exciting, sad and awesome all at the same time. The travel day was nine hours…

By Isabelle B.

Published May 8, 2025

In Spain, April holds one of the most solemn yet joyous traditions: Semana Santa, which translates to Holy Week. This entire week before Easter Sunday is about Jesus, how he suffered, those who mourned for him, our sins and his triumphant resurrection. During Semana Santa, I traveled to multiple cities to see the different celebrations…