Reflections
Posted October 8, 2018
Today marks two months since I ended my study abroad program in Barcelona. That’s two months since I last had patatas bravas, arguably the...Category: Spain
Sueños Vívidos
Posted October 8, 2018
I recall my time in Barcelona like a vivid dream I had a couple of months ago. My tan has faded along with clear memories...
Functional Art
Posted October 8, 2018
“You can never have too much functional art, Meredith!” My mom regularly defended her cake plate collection to me growing up. I’ve learned a...
Good to be Back
Posted October 4, 2018
Helllooooo Chicago! I remember first landing in Barcelona and thinking about how long six weeks is and stressing about my Spanish skills; all that...
Valuable Lessons
Posted October 4, 2018
¡Hola! Something that I haven’t really talked about yet but that has seriously influenced how amazing my time in Barcelona was, were the actual...
A Break from Barcelona
Posted October 4, 2018
¡Hola! One of my favorite parts of the study abroad program has been the opportunity to go outside of Barcelona to further my knowledge...
Back Home
Posted August 10, 2018
Now that I have had a bit of time to reflect on my entire study abroad experience in Barcelona, I can only feel grateful...
Takos, Xips, and Cheeto Land
Posted July 27, 2018
I can’t help but roll my eyes a little every time I hear someone complain about Catalan. “I literally cannot understand anything they’re saying.”...
The Hospital that Heals Everyone
Posted July 24, 2018
In the 5 weeks that I have been in Spain, I have visited a lot of places. Weeks 1 and 2, for example, took...
2nd In Country Post
Posted July 23, 2018
I am about 5 days from leaving Barcelona and it has been an incredible experience. However, during this trip, I have been fortunate enough...