It seems like I haven’t had a moment to catch my breath. When my flight from Poland landed, I went directly from the airport to choir rehearsal in preparation for our concert the following day. …
Bailey Jaworski
Destination? Imagination! (and Poland)
For the past 5 years, I’ve participated and volunteered with an organization called Destination Imagination. For those of you unfamiliar with this organization, it focuses on developing creative problem skills in students ranging from preschool …
Once Upon a Time in Toledo
About an hour away from Madrid is the beautiful town of Toledo, Spain. This gem of a city was the capital of Spain up until the beginning of the 8th century. It’s known as the …
Springing into Spring Semester
A new semester is upon us and I feel like I haven’t had a chance to catch my breath! I’m pleased to announce last semester I got A’s in all my reunidas classes and an …
Wanderlust in London
With finals all wrapped up and a nice break on my hands, I found the perfect opportunity to visit the city of London. One of my friends from UW-Madison, Rose, who lived across the hall …
One Semester Down
My first semester in Spain has finally come to a end. And to think, I’m only halfway through! I still have another semester!! At this point, I can’t imagine the thought of leaving. I’m just …
Christmas Vacation: Italy!
Beginning on December 19th, we had 2 1/2 weeks off for Christmas break. Unfortunately, it’s not as long of break as I’m used to in the states because our fall semester doesn’t end until the end …
Christmas Market Magic in Düsseldorf
Whenever I researched anything about Christmas in Europe, it was always recommended to me that I see the Christmas markets in Germany. In fact, Germany has some of the most famous Christmas markets in the …
The Holidays in Madrid
There are times where it can become difficult living in a different country and being away from your family and friends. Usually, the height of these feelings come around during the holiday season. For Thanksgiving, …
Birthdays, midterms, and Córdoba, oh my!
This week (November 16-23) was a very busy and stressful week. Not only was it my 21st birthday on Monday, but this was also the week of midterms and program excursion to Córdoba, Spain. Midterm …