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…
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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…
Adapting to Spain
Hello again!! I’m Rachael, and I’m two weeks into my study abroad program, Pitt in Spain. These past weeks have been full of new experiences, classes, and fun activities. I’ve really been enjoying my time here, and it’s hard to believe it’s already halfway over. Navigating any kind of new environment can be challenging, but…
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…
Salutations from Spain
¡Hola! I’m Rachael, a Pitt Honors student participating in the June session of the Pitt in Spain Program. I’m a rising sophomore at Pitt, and I’m majoring in Environmental Science, with minors in English Literature and Spanish. Throughout my study abroad experience, I will get to take classes at a university near Madrid. The classes…