One of the highlights of my study abroad experience has undoubtedly been our recent group excursion to Toledo, organized by the Franklin institute. Nestled atop a hill overlooking the scenic Tagus River, Toledo is a city that is full of rich history and breathtaking architecture. From the moment we arrived, it was clear why Toledo is often called the “City of Three Cultures” as it … Continue reading My Trip to Toledo by Matthew Blackburn
This semester has been such a joy. Living in a homestay made me feel like I was home all of the time. I chose to stay with a host family because I wanted to become more fluent in the Spanish language. No way to learn it if you do not speak it often, as every Spanish teacher I have ever had said. When I first … Continue reading Living like a local: The joys and challenges of living with a host family by Kennedy Saumier
I have learned many things while being abroad, especially about myself and how I adapt to a new environment. While studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, I have realized how independent I really am. Along with how I can be quite outgoing person when I need to be, especially in social situations. I have learned to be a lot more open when meeting people since I … Continue reading Learning About Yourself by Colleen Brockwell
A typical day abroad for me normally is that I wake up around 8:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays since I have class at 9:55(Mondays and Wednesdays I have class at 12:55, no class on Fridays) I normally get up and make some breakfast which is normally eggs and yogurt, since I live in an apartment with five other girls, we have to cook our own … Continue reading A Day in the Life by Colleen Brockwell
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 … Continue reading January 26th, 2022 (Madrid) by Eli Larson
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 … Continue reading January 15th, 2022 (Madrid) by Eli Larson
Hello from Madrid or I should say hola! I have been here in Madrid since the beginning of February and am living in an apartment with three other roommates. The four of us have planned trips to Italy, England, France, and Germany together to learn more about other cultures. We have also done some exploring around Madrid and saw Retiro Park and went roller skating … Continue reading Madrid by Raechel Irby
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 … Continue reading Intro by Elijah Larson
My name is Colleen Brockwell, i am majoring in International Business with a double minor in Spanish and marketing. I’m abroad in Madrid, Spain with AIFS, I chose AIFS because i loved their plan for us and I heard from friends that AIFS was really awesome when they did it. My goals for my time abroad is to experience as much as possible and develop … Continue reading Hello from Madrid by Colleen Brockwell
