Xander Mitchell
<div>I'm Xander—a photographer, amateur restauranteur, recreational runner and humanities major spending six weeks of <span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;">my summer in Spain. Traveling notebook-in-hand and iPhone-in-backpack (or maybe the other way around), I'll be </span><span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;">showcasing the best of Madrid culture available to travelers and students on a budget. You can expect photographs of </span><span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;">and musings on Madrid architecture, history, literature, food, music and the great people I find along the way. Oh, and </span><span style="font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 1.538em;">there will be coffee, too —don't forget the coffee!</span></div>
Blogs by Xander Mitchell
Reflections on an Brief Lifetime
Xander says goodbye and reflects on his experience in Madrid and beyond.
Parks, Pidgeons and "Problemitas" in Barcelona
Xander talks about his weekend trip to Barcelona with friends.
End in Sight
Xander discusses his final weekend in Madrid, including a trip to El Escorial, adventures through Toledo and the night of 100 sandwiches.
Foreign City, Familiar Circles
Xander reflects on how he spent time with other students studying abroad this past week.
Como un Madrileño
In his take on "cultural immersion," Xander explores some neighborhoods in Madrid, highlighting three of his favorites.
Life's a Beach
The IES Abroad group takes a weekend trip to Valencia, a city as famous for its arts scene as its beaches.
¡Bienvenidos a Madrid!
A week into his exchange program in Madrid, Xander recounts a trip to Segovia and some explorations in the city, and reflects on his homestay and classroom...
Reflections from a Six-Day Layover
Xander writes this post from his home in Chicago, where is spending a few days before departing for his summer in Madrid. Thinking about other experiences he's...