Salamanca
Spain
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Stroll through Salamanca’s Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!), and you’ll get lost in the beauty of the aged architecture, like the Baroque styling of the Plaza Mayor in the heart of the city.
Study abroad in Salamanca where you can dive into the local student culture and let this charming city come to feel like home. In Salamanca, university culture will surround you in this city with a strong heritage of education.
Many people flock to this university town because Salamancans’ Spanish is one of the easiest to understand, making it easy for you to communicate and experience a full immersion into the Spanish culture when you study in Salamanca.
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Spot the Frog at the University of Salamanca
Legend says that students who find the small frog at the entrance of the University among the heroes, legends, and coats of arms will pass their exams and get good grades easily!
Visit Plaza Mayor
Grab a café con leche and people watch in this enchanting public square.
Tour the Cathedrals of Salamanca
Plan to spend some time exploring these massive, architecturally impressive cathedrals. Be sure to do the Ieronimus tower tour to see spectacular views of the city.
Unwind at Casa de las Conchas
This architectural gem is also a public library! Come for a unique place to study, or just relax in the courtyard.
Explore Casa Lis (Art Nouveau & Art Deco Museum)
The building is just as beautiful as the extraordinary works of art inside.
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End-of-semester reflection
I posed some questions before studying abroad, and in this post I do my best to reflect on my time in Spain and answer.
Home
In this article, I think about what it means to be 'home' and how Salamanca has become a special place in my heart.
A Perfect Day in Salamanca, Spain
I give my guide to the best way to spend a day in Salamanca, Spain
The Wooden Train from Palma de Mallorca to Sollér
Over spring break, some friends and I travelled to the amazing island of Mallorca. One day we took a day trip to Sóller on an old wooden train that absolutely took my breath away.
An Ode to Spanish Food
After three months in Spain, my love for Spanish cuisine is at an all-time high. In this article, I share food recommendations and dishes I will miss when I return to the states.
