My advice on what to pack for a study abroad really has more to do with what you shouldn’t pack than what you should. Generally, the less stuff you have to drag around, the better. …
Madison Clarke
How to cook for yourself in a foreign country
Instead of writing a piece on “how to say goodbye to wonderful friends and a country you’ve fallen in love with”, I’m going to write about cooking. I might manage to get through the former …
Moroccan Adventure
Last month, I had the opportunity to go to Morocco with City Life for four days. This trip was definitely my favorite so far, and I’ll never forget the adventure. Although it was fairly short, …
A Much Needed Weekend Escape
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to leave my piso in Madrid and stay with some extended family who stays in a suburb of Madrid. At first, I was hesitant to go. I had …
It’s been a while.
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving, and I had the pleasure of spending it with an old friend of mine. He made me salad with turkey that was ready when my plane landed, which was really sweet …
Córdoba
It’s sad to write about my final group trip with the WIPT program! Travelling really draws people together in a way that nothing else does. Even though the 50 of us have only had a …
Barcelona
Last week, I left for Barcelona with Abbie, a friend of mine from the university. I left on a bus right after school, so I sat through history with my overfilled backpack and a leopard …
Advice for the Prospective Traveler
Bring good great shoes Learn how to use public transportation Try not to get your stuff stolen Good shoes, my friends. Good shoes. Bring them. Not those cute white ones that you were hoping to …
Mountain Hikes and Bull Fights
Last weekend, I went hiking with a good friend in the Cercanías mountains on an early Saturday morning. We were supposed to make the 9:00 train, but because I slept in a bit and the …
Segovia
This past weekend, I went to Segovia with the WIPT program. First, we stopped near the edge of the city to look up at the base of the Alcazar castle. I don’t have many good …