A Journey in Learning Spanish and Communicating with Granadinos
Reflecting on my first month in Spain, in this post, I share my Spanish-learning journey, from embarrassing moments to language growth in cafés, taxis, and with...
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Study Is The Best Preparation
A short summary of how I prepared for study abroad. That is, lots of studying of lots of languages.
Winter Break and A Little More, Preparing for Abroad
My home university winter break and the IES Santiago start date are a little more spaced out, leaving me with an extra month to prepare for abroad. For anyone...
Adjusting and Adapting to Life in Milan
A survival guide for your first week: helpful Italian words/phrases, some culture shocks, and advice to help with adjustment.
First Day Expectations And Reality
Landing in Barcelona, I faced a few hiccups but was blown away by how kind and helpful everyone was. From navigating the airport to checking in at the IES...
A Semester in Review
A reflection upon my first semester in Nagoya, Japan!
A Non-Spanish Spanish Speaker in Madrid
Navigating identity abroad as a Mexican-Polish student, I reflect on language, culture, and experiences like visiting Madrid's Museo de América and Día de los...
Sprichst du Deutsch? German 101 so far!
Navigating the German language as a non-German speaker! Spoiler alert: it's not as daunting as it seems.
Speaking English in Berlin... And Starting to Speak German, Too
Living in a new place where I don’t speak the language can be challenging, but slowly but surely I have been learning and gaining confidence.