As I travelled to Portugal, I was very nervous because of the large language barrier. Portuguese can be like Spanish in some ways, but I did not know any Portuguese except from some songs that feature Portuguese and Brazil artist. However, I was able to understand some of the words around the restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and around the city. Also, because we were in the capital, almost everyone knew…
My time in Lisbon, Portugal has officially come to an end. I was here for about a month and enjoyed each moment. I have a mix of emotions about leaving Portugal. I must admit I am a little homesick, so it is exciting to be going home again to see family and friends. However, I am going to miss being abroad. There was so much to do and so many…
As soon as I got off the shuttle at my hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, and went to grab a bite to eat with others in my study abroad group, there were already quite a few things that shocked me. As we were seated at our table to eat, olives, bread, butter, and olive oil were brought out to us. I remember doing some research before I left and reading that…
Hello! My name is Lucy Richmond, and I am a rising sophomore in the honor’s college, double majoring in Biology and Piano Performance. The study abroad program I am participating in is the Honors Study Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal. Through this program, I will be taking an Evidence-Based Medicine course with Dr. Pfile and an Honors Immersed course about green spaces and the built environment in Lisbon with Dr. Hughey.…
I have been in Lisbon for a little over a week and sometimes I still can’t believe it. It’s been surreal waking up in another country and being able to walk around the city or take the metro to surrounding towns nearby. Although it’s only been a week it feels like I have been here longer. I’m still not sure if that’s a good thing or not but nonetheless I’m…
I have currently been in Lisbon for over three weeks. I think I am starting to feel less like a tourist, at least in the area I am staying in. I suppose I can attribute that to me being here for a few weeks. However, I think it is also because of the area I am in and the things I have been doing. We are staying in a hotel…
Hello! My name is NyEmma Drakes and I’m a rising junior in the honors college, majoring in biology. The study abroad program I chose was the Honors immersed in Lisbon, Portugal. As part of the program, I will participate in a research project that is focused on green spaces and the built environment of Lisbon. I chose this program for a few different reasons, one being it fulfills the honors…
While being abroad in Trujillo, Spain, I’ve had the chance to visit Lisbon, Portugal, and its surrounding towns twice. These experiences were awesome to say the least. Lisbon is a stunning city; it is a perfect balance between old and modern. Alfama, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Lisbon, is a walkable hidden gem with beautiful architecture everywhere you look. We also got to visit Sintra, the vacation town of…
