Spain

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…

By Simona Z.

Published Aug. 4, 2025

As my summer is coming to a close, I was grateful to have been able to explore an island off Greece and enjoy my last week here in Barcelona. In Greece, we were able to really dive into a new culture where we tried so many different foods, like baklava, and we had time to…

By Josie B.

Published July 31, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rk72nU The Royal Palace of Madrid During my study abroad experience in Oviedo, Spain I had the wonderful opportunity to live with a host family. I got to try so many new foods and witness a completely different lifestyle. While I certainly loved Oviedo and all the wonderful people I met through school and life…

By Betsy K.

Published July 30, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rjZU8i Cangas de Onís My study abroad experience in Spain was incredible! I spent the month taking Spanish classes at the University of Oviedo. We spent the morning classes studying grammar and writing, and in the afternoon we got to choose an elective course to attend, such as art history or health science. There were…

By Margot R.

Published July 17, 2025

Hello! My name is Margot and I am currently in Oviedo, Spain. I am here for the month of July studying Spanish and living with a host family. I have loved Spain; however, there have been many cultural and custom changes that I have just started to adjust to. Food-wise, it is great. I love…

By Ellie L.

Published July 17, 2025

My study abroad program in Spain has been astonishing! It didn't hit me that I was going to be staying in a different country across the world for a month until I got off the bus I took to Oviedo from where my flight landed in Madrid. My host mom picked me up from the…

By Brooklyn W.

Published July 8, 2025

Going from living in my hometown with 2,000 people, to Columbia with 130,000 people, to now spending my summer in a city with 1.6 million. Each move has taught me a new way of getting around, and before I was used to my car, now it looks a lot different. Here is a guide to…

By Cassidy B.

Published June 26, 2025

Here is a snapshot of my time in Portugal and Spain: Cobblestone, curiosity, kind strangers, strange strangers, dogs with shell necklaces, fish heads, pigeons, palaces, grandmother chefs, overripe oranges against Andalusian skies, mid-day naps and much, much more. Experiencing all of these things was beyond what I could have imagined when I applied to study…

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…