Barcelona: Transitioning to Abroad Myths vs Reality
I have been in Spain for about 2 weeks now and am starting to feel settled in my new home. I’ve met new friends, explored a beautiful city and have gotten more familiar with...
I have been in Spain for about 2 weeks now and am starting to feel settled in my new home. I’ve met new friends, explored a beautiful city and have gotten more familiar with...
Toledo is a city located in the mountains of central Spain, about an hour outside of Madrid. It is also referred to as “The City of Three Cultures” due to its cultural influences of...
Finding lesser known, but still captivating, excursions on a trip is a way to take your experience to another level. Here I give you advice on three, under the radar, experiences to take advantage...
Being an intern is a great opportunity to learn about a company and a potential career path. But when you intern in a country you have never lived in before in a language you...
Experiencing new and different cultures while studying abroad is a big part of the experience. But it is important to remember that this experience is called study abroad and not just abroad because you...
There are many distinct cultural differences between Spain and Barcelona and the United States. While abroad, I have embraced them, and I have learned to love them. There are many, but here are just...
As my final blog post about studying abroad in Barcelona, I would like to share some of the differences and adaptations I have experienced since returning home. Due to a short semester, I actually...
One of the best perks about the Maryland-In-Barcelona program is the team of employees that work to put together everything. From helping to adjust classes to planning group-wide activities, they were always available whenever...
The biggest difference between studying in America and studying in Spain is definitely the cultural differences in what is normal and acceptable. For example, my classes at UMD are not required and often, some...
One of the main reasons I chose to study abroad in Barcelona was because of the opportunities to take classes that fulfilled my major requirements. This semester I am taking International Finance, Strategic Management...