Spain

By Lexi M.

Published March 26, 2026

One large difference in Spain compared to the U.S. is the culture centered around time spent enjoying life with others instead of working constantly outside of daily working hours. I really love this aspect of the culture in theory, but when I have a lot of school work to get done that I can't do…

By Megan H.

Published March 25, 2026

We just finished up midterms last week and it was definitely a reality check to go back to studying so much. In general, most of my classes’ grading primarily comes from participation and exams. There are not many, if any, smaller weekly or daily graded assignments. Rather, grades are a combination of performance on midterm…

By Julia K.

Published March 3, 2026

February in Alicante flew by! This month consisted of classes, traveling and lots of beach days. The weather in Alicante has been beautiful these past few weeks, high 60s and strong sun. We’ve spent days at both Playa de Postiguet and Playa de San Juan, which is just a short tram ride away. https://flic.kr/p/2rZdsr8 Playa…

By Megan H.

Published Feb. 25, 2026

I have now been studying in Sevilla for just over a month and I have been loving every second of it! The rain has finally stopped and the sun has come out to stay which has made the city feel brighter and has allowed for more time outside, sunbathing, doing homework or playing cards with…

By Lexi M.

Published Feb. 11, 2026

I've been living in Madrid, Spain, for about a month now! To be honest, it took me a couple days/weeks to find friends that I felt like I really clicked with. In a lot of ways, it feels like freshman year of college again. I moved away from home to a foreign town, have a…

By Megan H.

Published Jan. 28, 2026

I arrived in Sevilla a little over one week ago already feel as though I have gone on so many adventures. The first day I arrived, I met my host Señora, Manuela, who is so generous and kind, along with my roommate for the semester from Virginia who has already become a close friend. From…

By Julia K.

Published Jan. 27, 2026

As we approach the end of January, my first month living in Spain, I would like to share some of my favorite things about my time so far. First and foremost, Alicante is the perfect city to live in. You are constantly surrounded by views of the mountains, the Castillo and the Mediterranean Sea. I…

By Lexi M.

Published Jan. 22, 2026

Before coming to Spain, I had heard a lot from people about how public transportation is a lot better here, and that was one of the biggest differences that they had said. After being here for about a week, I can see why they mentioned it so much. Madrid has an extensive system of buses…

By Emilia K.

Published Aug. 20, 2025

When one imagines an experience abroad that leaves a lifelong impression, they probably don’t think much of cows — but in Covadonga, a regional treasure tucked in the lush and rocky terrain of Asturias, shaggy cows come by the field-full. During my short month among the ranks of slacked Spaniards in leather loafers and American…

By Lillian C.

Published Aug. 4, 2025

This past month, I have been studying Spanish in the city of Oviedo, Spain. It is located in the Asturias region and has a rich history and unique culture. I have so many highlights from my month here, but my favorite experience would have to be visiting the Picos de Europa mountains. These mountains span…