Spain, Page 3

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…

By Kaitlyn H.

Published April 22, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2qZ3AGy Eiffel Tower in Paris Arguably one of the best parts of Europe is the cheap and easy transportation between countries. Although I'm studying abroad in Spain, I will have visited seven different countries by the time I return home. Typically, these trips are taken with my friends, either from Mizzou or ones I’ve made…

By Taylor E.

Published April 21, 2025

After being in Spain for four months, by favorite part has been sharing. Obviously, my host family has shared a lot of their culture and experiences with me. I have learned about traditional foods, religion, festivities, the regions of Spain and much more. My host dad loves to tell me all about his home of…

By Asher F.

Published April 16, 2025

When I came to Alicante, Spain, to study for a whole semester, I knew that I wanted to take advantage of my time abroad. I was incredibly fortunate to get schedule with classes only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (I’m in class for over six hours on Mondays, but “así es la vida”). With my…

By Isabelle B.

Published April 8, 2025

Month three has come to a close here in Alicante. It seems as though every month is flying by faster than the previous. One of the classes I am taking here in Alicante is called “Spanish Cultures from an Intercultural Perspective.” It has been so eye-opening to learn about the culture, language, lifestyle, politics and…

By Fisher M.

Published April 4, 2025

Don’t get me wrong, the food here in Spain is amazing, but as someone who drinks at least two cups of coffee a day, that’s what I’ve really been appreciating. After three months here, I think it’s fair to say Spaniards in general take their coffee seriously. You can find a busy café on every…