Coming to S. Korea for the first time, I understood there would be ways of life to become accustomed to—obvious things, such as the language barrier, transportation, and social norms. Once I arrived, it became clear to me very quickly that I would need to change a lot more than the way I spoke, got around, and made friends. Koreans eat at different times of day and in groups not…
After a few months have passed abroad, I am now seeing the end of my program in Rome Italy. I find it quite different than Madrid. The public transportation is not as efficient, and operates a little differently, so asking if a coffee shop sells bus tickets in Italian is much harder than Spanish. I have found Rome to be overwhelming with the amount of monuments that litter the sides…
Good afternoon from Madrid! I am sitting in a local café near my dorm in a neighborhood outside of the city center, close to the metro station I use every day. After a few weeks have passed here in Madrid, I feel fully adjusted. One interesting situation I have stumbled into is befriending the café owner. About a week ago, I was looking for a place to get a cup…
Buenos Dias! It’s currently 12:00 PM here in Madrid, where I have just arrived at my classroom near Puerta del Sol. I took the metro here, the gray line to the yellow to arrive at sol station. From sol station it’s about a 10-minute walk through Gran Via, a famous street in Madrid. Along the walk, you can find beautiful architecture will mini terraces along the streets, its much different…
Hello! My names Elijah Larson and I am a second semester Junior at College of Charleston, majoring in international Business. Currently, I am studying in Rome Italy through the CIEE Open Campus Block affiliate program. I chose this program for several reasons, but the main one was the opportunity to move around to multiple locations throughout the semester. For example, I have just spent 6 weeks in Madrid, and now…
In Costa Rica, one of their typical meals is called Casado. It is a simple dish of rice, black beans, plantains, salad, and optional protein such as chicken or beef. It is my favorite food I’ve tried because it has a little bit of every flavor and every food group. You can find it at restaurants and most households in CR, it never disappoints. We have been able to connect…
