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What to Pack for a Study Abroad

Posted on January 12, 2018

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. …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged Madison Clarke, packing list, Spain, study abroad, wrapping up

How to cook for yourself in a foreign country

Posted on December 15, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged food, Madison Clarke, Spain

Moroccan Adventure

Posted on December 14, 2017

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, …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Morocco, Returned Student, SpainTagged Madison Clarke, Morocco, study abroad. UW Madison, travel1 Comment

A Much Needed Weekend Escape

Posted on December 4, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged dogs, family visit, Madison Clarke, study abroad. UW Madison, weekend travel

It’s been a while.

Posted on November 29, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, England, Europe, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged Madison Clarke, solo travels, study abroad, UW-madison, weekend travel

Córdoba

Posted on October 26, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Europe, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged Cordoba visit, excursions, fall semester abroad, International Academic Programs, Madison Clarke, Madrid, Spain, study abroad

Barcelona

Posted on October 18, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Europe, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged International Academic Programs, Madison Clarke, Spain, study abroad, travel, UW-madison

Advice for the Prospective Traveler

Posted on October 11, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Europe, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged International Academic Programs, Madison Clarke, Madrid, Spain, study abroad, travel tips, UW-madison

Mountain Hikes and Bull Fights

Posted on October 5, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Europe, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned Student, SpainTagged International Academic Programs, Madison Clarke, Madrid, Spain, study abroad, UW-madison

Segovia

Posted on September 29, 2017

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 …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Fall 2017, Madison Clarke, Returned StudentTagged International Academic Programs, Madison Clarke, Madrid, Segovia, Spain, study abroad, UW-madison
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