I think the main driving factor of my professional growth from this program is the insight I gain from learning new perspectives. Being thrown into an entirely different culture, a brand-new place, and having to figure out how to navigate how to live has provided me skills that I could not obtain anywhere else. I…
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Off to Spain!
Hi everyone! My name is Addison Keady, and I am from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I will be a sophomore in the fall pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I love to travel and be outside, try new foods, workout, and hang out with friends. I love experiencing new things, and I am always up…
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…
Goodbye, Granada!
After my program ended on June 29th, I spent an exciting 9 days with my family exploring London and Paris. A long weekend of travelling between Paris, London, Madrid, and finally home, left me exhausted and ready to settle back down in Pennsylvania. Now that I’ve been home for a full day, I’ve had some…
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…
Shreya is Headed to Spain!
Hi! My name is Shreya Sehgal and I am a rising junior at Pitt. I am majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Spanish and Chemistry on the pre-med track. I am also pursuing a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine! On campus, I am involved in Pitt’s First Class Bhangra dance team, and I am…
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…
So long, Spain!
It’s hard to believe that my time studying abroad in Spain has already come to an end, but I’m so grateful that I got to experience it! I participated in a month-long program where I studied at the University of Alcalá in a town near Madrid, Spain. One of my favorite aspects about my program…
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…