Spain shares many of the same cultural markers of success as the United States. These include pursuing and excelling in higher education, having a successful career, earning a high income, and starting a family. However, unlike the United States these markers do not seem to obstruct from or come at the cost of living a…
Author: Adeline Meinert
Hello! My name is Adeline Meinert and I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I am pursuing a Bachelors of Science in economics, political science minor, and Global Studies certificate in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. During the 2025 Spring semester I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, with a focus on Spanish writing and European Union studies. I loved immersing myself in Spanish culture and living in a major global hub. Once I graduate in Spring of 2026, I plan to pursue a career in economic policy and continue seeking international opportunities.
Hablando en España
Before starting my semester abroad in Madrid I was not very worried about communication differences because I grew up listening to and speaking Spanish and have travelled to Spanish-speaking countries before. Having consumed media from Spain, I felt pretty confident I would understand the Madrileño accent. Over the course of my semester, however, I came…
Creating a New Home: My Semester in Spain
Hello! My name is Adeline and I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in economics with a minor in political science and a Global Studies Certificate. This spring semester I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and alongside my first semester freshman year, I would consider it a period in which I…