Raine Botello
I am a Mexican, Queer, Posse scholar. I am very excited to study abroad and open to all the experience I will have. From good to bad, I am ready for the challenges that await and am ready to share my experiences.
Blogs by Raine Botello
Finding or making comfort food while abroad
What do you do when you get homesick for food? In Salamanca there are many different places with different cuisines. I personally missed a few foods from back...
¿Carta, Menú, Sin Gluten? How to navigate food abroad
Here I will be talking about some new terms I learned while living in Salamanca. As well as helping those with allergies with the most common terminology used...
Tapas, Pinchos, Botanas: Food culture in Spain
What are tapas, pinchos, or botanas? Here we will learn about the biggest part of Spain's food culture, tapas. From different terms to describe tapas to what...
Vamos a la resi - Living in a Residence hall
Here I will be talking about how I lived in the residence hall and what I learned an experienced. From how to use the kitchen and finding out the best way to do...
These Burger Pictures Will Make You Hungry
This post is all about burgers. From the ones in Salamanca to ones I had while on trips around Europe. I am so glad I got to try so many different types while...
What is an "Abono Recurrente" and how does it work?
An explaination of the "Abonos Recurrentes" the train line Renfe offers for travel from Salamanca to Madrid and my experience using it.
Being a native speaker while studying in Salamanca
As a native spanish speaker I have had a unique experience studying in Spain. Although some spanish speakers may have reservations on studying here I have...
Being Trans in Salamanca, Spain
Being LGBT+ while abroad can be a complicated and sometimes nervous thing. However being in an LGBT+ friendly country with accepting cities has many benefits...
Tips and Tricks for Packing
Here are some tips and tricks for you as you're packing your stuff up to study abroad.