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Vienna Waited for Me, As it Does for You.

Going away is brave. A reflection on studying abroad, courage, faith, and becoming yourself while stepping into a new life far from home.

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Madi Barrett

Madi Barrett, Jan 11, 2026

Study Abroad Waiting Game

Welcome to my first blog! In this blog post, I will share my experiences with choosing my program and how I’ve prepared to go abroad.

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Adelaide Miller

Adelaide Miller, Jan 9, 2026

Getting Started: How I Prepared for My Journey Abroad

Overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork you have to complete? The deadlines? The cost? Don't fret! I was too, but by staying calm, organizing a checklist, and...

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Andrew Jordan

Andrew Jordan, Jan 9, 2026

Blog Post #1: Why I Chose IES Madrid

In this post I explain why I chose IES Madrid, highlighting my excitement to develop my Spanish skills and be a big-city college student. I then describe why...

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