Category: Spain
The Start of My Summer in Spain
¡Bienvenidos! If you are reading this, it might be safe to think that you are interested in studying abroad in Spain, or maybe you just enjoy reading about other students’ experiences. Either way, welcome to my blog! I am thrilled to be able to recount my experiences in Madrid in this blog, mostly because I ...
My Madrid Recommendations 🇪🇸
If you are planning to study abroad in Madrid, here are my best tips/ recommendations and advice. After living in Madrid for four months, I have a good sense of the city now. Madrid in my opnion is one of the safest and cleanest cities in Europe, and no matter how long you stay, you ...
Spring Break in Italy – Florence, Lake Como and Venice
The second part of my Italy trip was in the Northern region of Italy. Between cities, I took the Italo Treno which is the intercity train in Italy. Although it was the beginning of April, northern Italy still felt very cold, but we still had a great rest of our spring break. From Naples, I ...
Spring Break in Italy – Rome, Naples and Capri
Towards the end of the study abroad program in April, I had over a week off for Easter break, as they call it here in Europe. It was a ten day break so I had decided to spend the entire break in Italy! I went along with three other friends from South Korea, who I ...
A Reflection on A Study Abroad: Barcelona
I have a fuzzy recollection of how I felt the first time I stepped out in Barcelona. First, non-jam-packed seeing as I had just come from the highly dense country of Hong Kong and was still reeling from the effects. Second, keen because I’d done little research about the city but I’d heard good stories ...
Travelling while Studying Abroad
One of the main advantages of studying abroad in Europe is the convenience of travelling to other nearby or Schengen countries. Within the Schengen area, there is no border control, so there is no need for a separate visa for each country. It is also very helpful to create your university class schedule in a ...
Barcelona Visit Recommendations
1. Tapas: Known for its variety of options and the social benefits it brings when consumers gather to eat it, tapas is a quintessential part of Spanish culture, so of course a tourist destination like Barcelona is going to have some great tapas locations. Three of the best I either tried, researched or both are ...
Is it Expensive to Study Abroad?
One of the most frequently asked questions about studying abroad is if it is expensive to study abroad. The answer is, it depends on many factors and what you choose to do during your study abroad. Logistically, the tuition fee for the quarter you are studying abroad will cost the same as for any normal ...
Tips For Making Friends Abroad
Having gone abroad and not with a friend group I knew well, it was definitely tough finding my footing when it came to friends. There’s the whole thing about independence and being comfortable doing things solo, and I endorse that completely, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s nice to have company ...
Cultural Celebrations in Spain: My Recount of Las Fallas
I’d heard of this Las Fallas celebration prior to arriving in Spain, seeing as all my Spanish friends deemed it a must, and it came highly recommended. Some research to understand its significance and aid my planning gave me some useful information as follows: Las Fallas is an annual festival that takes place in Valencia, ...
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