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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...

A short summary of how I prepared for study abroad. That is, lots of studying of lots of languages.

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...

A survival guide for your first week: helpful Italian words/phrases, some culture shocks, and advice to help with adjustment.

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 reflection upon my first semester in Nagoya, Japan!

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...

Navigating the German language as a non-German speaker! Spoiler alert: it's not as daunting as it seems.

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.