Carnaval, Mardi Gras, Halloween - whatever you call it, it is crazy and so much fun! The Basics: Carnaval in Alicante is huge considering most of the time only college-aged people go out, and during Carnaval everyone from babies to grandmas are on the streets dancing! On Saturday night, Feb 14th, everybody dressed up in costumes,…
Study Abroad 2015
January 2015 – May 2015
Not enough time in Granada
The CIEE program that I study through takes two trips during the semester, and the first was to Granada, Spain! We arrived Friday the 6th and took a tour of a cathedral, and then saw the tombs of Isabella and Ferdinand (the Queen and King who funded Columbus' excursion that discovered America). After dinner we…
To answer your question…
I've been asked the questions "Why did you choose Alicante," "Do you wish you chose a different city," and "Have you learned anything since you got here" a few times now, and I think it's worth sharing my answers. Why did I choose Alicante? Well I know myself pretty well and I know that I…
Weekend away in Valencia
I took my first trip of the semester! It was a very short trip - only 48 hours - but Valencia is an amazing city and we saw so much of it in that short amount of time! I went with two of my friends from our "Beginner Spanish" class. Our hotel was located in an older…
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Have you heard people say that they could live in a certain moment forever? Well walking to the top of the Castle of Santa Barbara was this moment for me. Each step gave us a better and more beautiful view as the sun slowly set, and I officially have a favorite place on earth! Pictures…
What I miss about America:
There are not many things that I dislike about Spain. In fact, I can't think of anything I truly dislike. However, there are a few american "traditions" I wish I could bring here. 1. BREAKFAST. I cannot stop thinking about breakfast foods. In Spain, breakfast consists of toast with jam and coffee. I like toast…
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