Culture Shocks: My biggest lifestyle differences

There were differences in how my education and lifestyle was structured in Spain and in the United States. In the U.S, cars or walking is the main mode of transportation to class for me. However, in Spain, the train system was the easiest way for me to travel. The way people ate was also very…

Have I grown? – Personal vs Professional

Through this program, I was able to grow personally by learning how to survive independently and adapt to foreign cultures. Traveling in another country by myself is something I never thought I would be able to do. I was able to meet many amazing people and grow socially as I made friends through Pitt as…

Healthcare Differences: U.S, Spain, Morocco

As my study abroad in Malaga, Spain came to a close, I was able to learn a lot more about European and Moroccan health care systems. The differences between the different economic health models between the U.S, Spain, and Morocco are entirely different relating to the idea of universal healthcare, finances, and stigma surrounding certain…

Personal Growth in Spain…

Personal Growth in Spain Through my experience in Malaga, Spain, I hope to not just learnt to live independently and learn more about the culture around me, but I hope to be able to integrate my education into my lifestyle. The class I plan on taking in Spain focuses on using the culture around me…