Adios, España

For the month of July, I participated in the Pitt in Spain study abroad program at the University of Alcalá. My involvement in this program has been an extremely fulfilling and enriching experience. I originally came into this program with the hope of improving my proficiency in the Spanish language, increasing my understanding of Hispanic…

Settling into Spain

Since my arrival in Alcalá de Henares, Spain through the Pitt in Spain study abroad program, I have been put to the task of learning how to navigate this new environment, including the culture, the language, and the day-to-day lifestyle. My navigation of this new global space has been guided by my own efforts as…

Preparing for Immersion into Hispanic Language and Culture

Hello! My name is Michael Keller, and I am a rising junior with a major in Biochemistry, minors in Chemistry and Hispanic Language and Culture, and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. During the month of July, I will be participating in the Pitt in Spain study abroad program at the University of Alcalá…