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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Finding a comfort zone abroad
I have always maintained a relatively small comfort zone.
When my parents first dropped me off at preschool (age 3), I refused to get out of the car, then cried, then sat on the slide for hours until my teacher convinced me to make mud pies with her in the sandbox and I begrudgingly agreed. This daily routine continued for about three months, crying and slide-moping and all, until I finally developed a sense of comfort in this brand new place.
Returning Home
I have been home for two days now, and it feels like I was just packing and preparing to start my adventure in Salamanca. One month felt like a week, and when the end of June rolled around, I was shocked that I had just finished a month in Spain. Studying abroad in Salamanca was one of the most rewarding and transforming experiences I have ever had.
Weekend Getaway to Málaga
I only have a few days left in Salamanca and it’s bittersweet. I am looking forward to going home and sharing stories from the past month, but I am also going to miss life here. Over the past 25 days I have gotten to know the people here with me and we’ve learned a lot about the culture in Spain. However, I feel as though I’ve only just gotten to know Salamanca and the many things that make this city unique.
A Gallery of Weeks One and Two in Salamanca
Salamanca was suitably named the Golden City due to its beautiful, hand-crafted buildings made of sandstone. The palaces, cathedrals, and university buildings that make up Salamanca become more golden the more they age. When walking through the streets of Salamanca, beauty can be seen in every direction. From the side streets to the Plaza Mayor, this photogenic city never ceases to impress. There is history and modernity all over the city.
Salamanca, here I come!
Hi! My name is Anna, and I am a rising junior at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Nerves and excitement swirl around my mind as I prepare for my upcoming adventure in Salamanca, Spain. I still don't know if I am more excited or nervous, but I know that in a few days, all my concerns and unanswered questions will be resolved when I land in Madrid and meet the people I will be spending the next month with.
