By Claire L.

Published April 18, 2022

In Spain, they have a festival called Las Fallas, and although it exists in several Spanish cities, one of the most well-known ones is in Valencia. My friends and I decided to take a weekend trip up to visit and it was probably one of my favorite things I’ve done here. The festival is a…

By Keltin S.

Published April 6, 2022

Going to college in the U.S, the thought of spring break typically brings up images of Florida or Mexico. Being in Italy, with these options thousands of miles away, we had to think more out of the box when considering where to escape to after midterms. After careful consideration (and finding the cheapest flights imaginable…

By Haedyn K.

Published April 4, 2022

My mom had the opportunity to visit me in Barcelona last week. We had the best time! I was surprised at how stressed I got to host my mom for a week, but it can be daunting to show someone around a city where you are also new. We tried lots of good food, and…

By Laura F.

Published March 23, 2022

The already short month of February seemed to fly by this semester, as I have been sinking deeper into my daily Spanish life. I have slowly built a quiet routine for myself; I have been content in building healthy habits while studying at the university. A daily routine, while seemingly simple, is incredibly important for…

By Haedyn K.

Published March 11, 2022

I am now completing my second month in Barcelona! Time has really flown by, and I have been having a lot of exciting new experiences. I have also been able to travel to a few other countries in Europe, which has been exciting and eye-opening! During my time so far I have noticed many cultural…

By Laura F.

Published Feb. 25, 2022

The beginning of February marked my first full month abroad in Alicante, Spain. And genuinely, I do not think these photos and small paragraphs will be able to capture the raw beauty and life-changing experiences my time here has already brought me. The first photo I’ve included…

By Claire L.

Published Feb. 19, 2022

There is no amount of research that could have prepared me for what daily life has been like in Spain. After four weeks of study abroad I have had many exciting adventures, but some of the most memorable experiences have come from learning more about everyday life, the language and the culture here in Spain.…

By Haedyn K.

Published Feb. 8, 2022

Hi, my name is Haedyn! I am a student at the University of Missouri, and I am studying with IES Abroad. I am spending the semester in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona is an exciting and vibrant city to live in at a young age. There is an endless list of places to go and activities to…

By Noelia I.

Published Jan. 3, 2022

I have been home for a few days now and it has taken me a bit to adjust back to this lifestyle I had before Madrid. The past four months sadly flew by. They were unforgettable and almost felt unreal. I am grateful for the memories, friendships and lessons I learned while my time abroad.…

By David S.

Published Dec. 15, 2021

This past month, my girlfriend and some family came to visit me while abroad. We all met up in Madrid and got to visit the Reina Sofia and the Prado, two of Spain's most famous museums, with my art history class. It was really cool getting to see some of the most famous pieces by…