Things I wish I would have done

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Alison Castaneda
 December 14, 2015

As my time in Barcelona is coming to a close, I took some time to reflect on my experience here. A part of that was thinking about things I wish I would have done, or would have done more often during my stay in Barcelona.

1. Traveled more throughout Spain than other countries. Spain is very diverse; I found this out when I traveled to Granada. I wish I had seen more of Spain and that way I would have also practiced speaking Spanish more often.

2. Planned fewer trips. There are a few more things that I would have like to do in Barcelona, but since it’s my last week here, I don’t have time to do them anymore.

3. Taken classes at a local university. Yet another way to practice my Spanish and meet local students my age.

4. Spent more time outside. Sit on a bench in a new part of town and soak it in. I wish I would have done this more often, especially at the beach.

5. Write in my journal more. It would have been nice to have a small reminder about what I did each day.

A few places I would have liked to spend more time in:

Distant view of Barcelona cityscape, with prominent buildings and blue sky.

View from near Park Güell

Glass-fronted museum at sunset with silhouetted people nearby.

MACBA

Crowded beach under a blue sky with city skyline.

Barceloneta 

Barcelona skyline view through leafy trees.

Agbar Tower

Modern building in Barcelona at sunset with a pink and orange sky. Sandy beach in Barcelona, crowded with sunbathers under a blue sky. View of the Torre Glòries through trees with a bright, partly cloudy sky. Barcelona cityscape at dusk with pastel skies and scattered clouds. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

View of Barcelona 

Modern building at dusk with a pink sky backdrop.

Casa Batlló

Wide street in Barcelona with historic buildings and sparse traffic.

A building I see everyday on my walk to school

Street view with historical buildings, Barcelona skyline in background. Elegant art museum with fountains, Barcelona, under a clear blue sky.

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Evening sky over Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona, with pink clouds and city lights.

Plaza Catalunya at dusk with illuminated fountain, tree silhouettes, and cloudy sky.

Nighttime fountains lit in blue at Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona.

Plaça Catalunya

Sailboats docked at a marina against a sunset sky.

Sunset over Montjuïc, silhouetted figures near the waterfront.

Port Vell

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Alison Castaneda

My name is Alison Castañeda and I'm a junior double majoring in Communicative Disorders and Spanish at the University of Redlands. I grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and I have a passion for traveling, exploring new places, trying new food, and taking tons of pictures. In my free time I like to go thrift shopping, drawing, taking trips to Los Angeles, and spending time with my family. Studying in Barcelona this fall is such a blessing and I couldn?t be happier with my decision.

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