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Blog 1 Recap: My First Month in Freiburg

So let's talk about the month. Honestly it was quite an adjustment overall. First there was the journey and dealing with jet lag. Depending on where you're coming from this can vary. In my experience waking up at 4 a.m. and traveling for 24 hours is quite a challenge. Finally arriving exhausted and struggling to sleep was really tough. Now let's move on to Freiburg. The first night greeted me with snow and a bone chilling wind. Not exactly the warmest welcome.

The visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport which provides proof that you have the permission of the Italian or French government to enter Italy or France and study for the allotted time. U.S. AND EU CITIZENS U.S. citizens are not required to have a visa to study on IES Abroad Summer programs in Italy and France. A visa may be required, however, if you plan on extending your stay in Italy beyond 90 days. Check the visa requirements with your Consulate if this applies to you. NON-U.S. CITIZENS If you will enter Italy or France on a non-U.S. passport, you may be required to...

My Time In Barcelona

Today I am going to recap my three day trip to Barcelona! It was definitely an amazing experience and I am so happy to give y'all some tips and trips for when you book a trip here. So this weekend was absolutely a weekend of firsts so I am going to give you guys the highlights.

 

Barcelona Firsts:

Going to Barcelona (duh)

Hearing the name Gaudi

Getting Kebabs

Staying in a hostel

 

Going to Barcelona

Culture Shocks

Well it's almost been three weeks since I have arrived in Madrid and with all due respect to the United States, I would like to move here indefinitely. I’m not sure how to convey this drastic decision but I am going to explain my delusions to everyone!

To secure independent housing: Please fill out the general housing preferences form found on your Moodle housing page. Submit the completed independent housing form with appropriate signatures in your MyIESAccount. Confirm your completion of tasks 1 and 2 by marking you Housing Confirmation form in your MyIESaccount. Please note that the housing preference form and the independent housing form are two different forms. All students are required to fill out the general housing preference form and the housing confirmation form even if they are requesting independent housing. Failure to complete...
You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester including one mandatory course within the disciplines of Journalism & Communications. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Mandatory Spanish language course - offered at the IES Abroad Barcelona Center and range from the 100- to the 400- level. A Spanish language course is required for all students regardless of their proficiency level and is worth three to four credits. Intensive Spanish language courses are worth seven credits. (required, 3-7 credits) IES Abroad Area Studies courses - offered in English and Spanish at...
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