Studying Abroad

Ahhh the lovely phrase “traveling for work.” To the naked ear it sounds like a dream come true, especially if your job is paying too! Sleeping in hotels and Airbnbs,…

*An original version of this was posted to the higher education platform Just Tryna Grad* Travel in grad school seems far-fetched, but I promise you it’s not! As a self-proclaimed…

 If you’ve always wondered how to live abroad, study abroad, or work abroad, this post is for you. Many people assume that if you don’t study abroad in college, you’ve…

Life in Spain is a trip! Yes, Spaniards have a siesta (but they don’t nap like you think). Yes, they love ham (not the kind from Thanksgiving). And yes, their…

Colorful costumes, big bottles of Don Simon Sangría, and endless singing crowds, only signals one thing: Carnaval season! From Latin America to Asia, this month is full of parades, dancing,…

2015 I was studying abroad. It’s hard to believe that this week makes 3 years since I took my first international trip to Spain. I remember the hours I stalked…

​​*Inhales….exhales* That’s what I like to call a deep breath of appreciation, after hours of travel, when I’ve finally reached my destination. Or what I do after crying tears of…

It’s no secret that Spain is a top study abroad destination. Thousands of students’ flock to immerse themselves in the language and culture, but before leaving they had to choose…

And the list goes on! Here are just 11 things I’ve noticed about Spain that are different from the U.S. It’s always funny to learn new aspects about Spanish culture…

It feels like I was in Madrid for orientation just yesterday and a lot has changed since that week in September. I have learned how to find an apartment, traveled a…