There is no such thing as being late for tapas. After class one night, a group of friends from my program planned on getting tapas to explore more of center city Alcalá. My roommates and I enjoyed our siestas and started getting ready, but our timing wasn’t quite right and I realized we would not…
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I’ve studied Spanish, now I’m studying Spain!
When I started taking Spanish classes in sixth grade, I focused intently on vocabulary. I thought memorizing words and structures was the only strategy for language development. Now, ten years later–although I can still tell you the Spanish word for every piece of school supplies that I’ve ever used–my approach to learning language has evolved…
Goodbye, Spain.
During my time in Spain, I learned much more about life outside the United States, foreign affairs, and my own ability to navigate life independently. Being exposed to a new culture allowed me to experience daily life from a different perspective and appreciate the ideals their society is centered around. Total immersion in another culture…
Halfway Point: A Deeper Dive into Local Spanish Culture
There are so many differences between Spain and the United States that I’m sure I could write a book on just the experiences I’ve had so far, despite only being halfway through my stay in Spain. While I would love to go into detail about how my typical day-to-day life differs from that of my…
Off to Alcalá!
Hello! My name is Hannah Lucas-Dreiss, and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. I am currently majoring in neuroscience and minoring in both Spanish and chemistry. This summer I have been given the privilege of participating in the Pitt in Spain program during June and July in Alcalá de Henares. As…