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…
Tag: Madrid
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…
Adventures in Madrid So Far
Hey everybody! I’m happy to report that things are going great in Madrid. Living and studying in a foreign country has been incredibly rewarding in ways I couldn’t have possibly expected before I left the United States, and I’m excited to update you all on my experience so far. One of my favorite aspects of…
¡Vamos a Madrid!
Hi everyone! My name is Andrew Pruden, and I am a junior pursuing a double major in Political Science and Computational Social Science with a minor in Spanish. I just wrapped up a fantastic summer working as the Policy and Government Affairs Intern for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, a local nonprofit dedicated to…
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…
Reflections on my Time in Madrid
My 30-day study abroad program in Madrid has unfortunately come to an end, and looking back on it, one month has never gone by faster! Every day was filled with new experiences, from exploring different neighborhoods and coffee shops, learning about historical landmarks, meeting new people, or even just learning new phrases in Spanish! The…
Spain Halfway!
Hi everyone! I’m a little over halfway through my program, and I’ve been having a great time! I have noticed many differences in my new community. Firstly, the pace of life is much slower. No one is in a rush (even if they’re late!) For example, at a restaurant, many people end up staying around…