Going abroad for your first time can be scary, messy, and challenging, and I have a whole list of things that I wish I knew before studying abroad in Spain. Spain is one of the most welcoming and sociable countries in Europe, known for its never-ending night scene, long siestas, and delicious tapas. Be ready …
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What a weird time to travel. This year will be remembered for centuries, and not for good things. However, despite being in such a dramatic world situation, things are evolving, slowly and unevenly in all countries of the world, but progress is being made, and that also means that the very severe restrictions to which …
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The Necessity of Speaking Spanish “Hola! Como estas? Muy bien. Y tu?” These small Spanish phrases can get YOU places. Most Americans, more than 70 percent, are monolingual. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of the American population speaking a language other than English at home was at 21.6 percent in 2016. Spanish …
Seville Trip: The Food Visiting Seville was one of the most delicious trips in my entire life (my mere 22 years of life). Don’t plan on visiting if you’re watching your carb intake, but if you’re a fan of bread, pasta, and desserts, you’re in for a treat. The food is to die for. Allison …
Traveling as a Woman of Color Before my first visit to Spain, I had been warned of the racial prejudice that exists here. I ignored those warnings. Even though it was proven to be true a few times, I never had any regrets about studying here which is why I came a second time to …
Traveling to Sevilla with Adelante Where do I start? Sevilla was absolutely beautiful! I’m grateful for the opportunities and experiences I’ve had here with Adelante Abroad since starting as an intern this summer. We explored Sevilla the way a candidate would experience traveling abroad and it was phenomenal! Unfortunately, time flies when you’re having fun. …
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You need to know the Dos and the Don’ts of traveling in Spain if you’re planning to blend in, or at least attempting to. Traveling is very exciting but there’s a lot of planning and packing that has to get done. Yet, sometimes we forget to do one of the most important parts… research on the …
I am currently wrapping up my two months in Uruguay and it’s left me with so much knowledge of the language and the culture of the area in and around the Rio de La Plata. I often have thought that I adjust very well to new environments, but my first few days here were overwhelming …
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Ahh. Barcelona. How I miss you so. If you’ve ever been to Barcelona, you’ll understand the beauty and warm feeling you get while staying there. There is something about Barcelona that keeps me wanting more. So, in order to persuade you, the reader, I’ve compiled a list of recommendations on what to do in Barcelona. …
Traveling alone can be terrifying and it definitely takes some time to adjust. Without a doubt, you will have anxiety when you’ve landed in your destination and off the plane. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine! Traveling gives you the opportunity to grow as an individual and as a global citizen, so any opportunity to travel …