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¡Buenas amigos! These past few months I’ve learned that here in Granada, it’s impossible to be bored. There are always new art installations, free concerts at tapas bars, street festivals, and weekend markets to fill your time. The constant bustle is part of the reason I’ve come to love Granada so much.
In the many conversations I've had with people from all over the world while abroad, I've learned to expect that when I tell people I'm from Minnesota they will act as if I've spent my whole life in a tiny secluded Icelandic fishing village.
Siena is a beautiful medieval city located in the heart of Tuscany. From the moment I moved into my apartment overlooking the mountains and the stone walls of the Basilica of San Domenico, I knew that choosing this to be my home for the next three months was the right decision. I also knew that I wanted to uncover every aspect of this magnificent new city.
I could never take any of this for granted. I can’t believe I’ve traveled as much as I have. So far I’ve been to Paris, Amsterdam, and Italy. Hungary is coming up for Thanksgiving break. I think it’s so easy to get caught up in it all. I would be lying if I didn’t say the hype of traveling around Europe get me. I mean how could I not if I’m here! I just have to remember I’ll be back here to Europe.
When I had to choose my housing for this semester, I wasn’t sure what type of accommodation I wanted to live in. I’ve always been interested in the idea of living in a homestay, yet at the same time moving in with another family is an intimidating prospect. To make my decision I read through the details of each housing option, spoke with a few alumni of the program, and decided on an apartment.
A week off school in the middle of the semester? Music to a study abroad student’s ear! Golden Week in China is a national holiday where most are off work and all students are out of class to celebrate the founding of the current government, The People’s Republic of China. Every year, the first week of October is filled with travel, festivals, and visiting family. Beware however, with over 720 million people (about half China’s population) traveling you are in for a busy commute wherever you decide to go.
I come from a very small college where there isn't a lot to do on the weekends. In Vienna, there is no shortage of activites. However after a hard week of courses, sometimes you just want to get away and take a break. One of my favorite things about Vienna, is how central the location is! Traveling and seeing the rest of the world has never been easier! There are so many options and places to see, why not travel why you are in Europe?
There is a hurricane in Barcelona. I can see it from my plane window. We’ve been hovering over the city for an hour already. The turbulence is insane. I feel like I’m on a roller coaster. People around me scream every time lightning strikes.