By Daysha S.

Published May 9, 2024

Making friends in a new environment is tough. However, when everyone around you is also trying to make friends, it is a little easier. Going into this program, I was alone. I suspected it would be days, maybe even weeks before I found a good group of friends while abroad, but I was wrong. My…

By Kaitlyn B.

Published March 14, 2024

Art has always been a part of my life but my passion and appreciation for it has evolved. Being from St. Louis, my family goes to the Saint Louis Art Museum together almost every year. On family vacations, going to the local art museum is always on the itinerary as well. As I have gotten…

By Daysha S.

Published Feb. 7, 2024

I’ve never been one to try new foods or branch out of my comfort zone. However, I knew if I wanted to make the most out of my time in Barcelona, I’d have to change that. Typically the foods I do enjoy and revert back to are spicy and salty. But, since being here, I’ve…

By Kaitlyn B.

Published Feb. 3, 2024

Being in Barcelona for almost a month now, I’ve settled into my routine, had some amazing new experiences, and learned a few lessons along the way. As much as I tried to prepare myself for challenges I may experience before arriving, some things still came as a surprise. My biggest surprise was that I had…

By Aidan R.

Published Oct. 3, 2023

https://flic.kr/p/2pgVW4S La Sagrada Familia – Barcelona Wow! That is the only reaction I can muster to describe the events of my first month studying abroad in Madrid. When I began my study abroad journey, I was told to have realistic expectations; but I found myself asking, what does realistic mean? Am I going to develop…

By Claire S.

Published Sept. 21, 2023

I spent a month learning Spanish in Oviedo, Spain and it was a life-changing experience. Oviedo is a gorgeous little city that boasts great food, kind people and some amazing sites. I attended classes at the University of Oviedo that helped hone both my Spanish grammar and communication skills. My homestay was also a great…

By Emma V.

Published Sept. 14, 2023

Dear Barcelona, As I sit here, contemplating the bittersweet goodbye that awaits me, I can't help but reflect on the person I have become during my time in your vibrant and enchanting city. Barcelona, you have been the catalyst for my transformation, and I wake up every day loving the version of myself that I…

By Andrew P.

Published Sept. 5, 2023

As my four weeks in Spain are coming to an end, there are a few things I would like to talk about. First off, do it! If there’s a slight thought of wanting to study abroad... GO! This experience will change your life and change your perspective on lots of things. Going into the program,…

By Mohamed O.

Published July 26, 2023

Hello there, travelers and fellow students! Are you prepared to start a trip that will change your life? Imagine getting significant academic experiences while studying in an exciting city and seeing an array of cultures. I'll give you an online perspective of Barcelona, Spain if you're thinking about going overseas to study as an undergraduate.…

By Sydney L.

Published July 25, 2023

“Things are not always this great. Tonight, we’re out to celebrate you, but if you weren’t here, we’d be at home. This is not how we always live, and things are not always better somewhere else.” Those are the words my Spanish host mother said to me at diner over a year ago. After a…