My Global Experience Reflection

I just returned from Alcalá de Henares, Spain yesterday after spending a month studying at the University of Alcalá, and I’m already looking back fondly at the memories I made during my time there. Not only was I able to improve my Spanish tremendously, but I was also able to travel every weekend and experience…

Adjusting to Alcalá

I have now been studying in Alcalá de Henares, Spain through the Pitt in Spain summer program for almost 2 weeks, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here thus far. I have tried new foods, visited new places, and spoken more Spanish than ever before. However, it has definitely been a big jump from what…

Global Experiences Blog: Introduction

Hello! My name is Anna Kessler and I’m a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m majoring in Natural Sciences with minors in Spanish and Social Work, and I’m working towards certificates in Global Health and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. This summer, I will be studying abroad at the University of Alcalá in Alcalá…