Mom in Madrid
After my mom learned a work trip would bring her to London, she decided to come see me in Madrid. A quick, two-day visit, far out enough that I would probably live a thousand lives before she arrived. Thus, the…
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Category Spain
Be Where Your Feet Are: Lessons Learned During My First Month in Madrid
On February 5, I officially marked the end of my first month studying here in Madrid. The past month has been filled with adventure, lessons, character building, incredible people and experiences, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Every missed metro,…
Settling Into Spain
When I first got to Madrid, I spent most of my time apartment hunting and walking around the city. I was walking through different neighborhoods every day, taking the metro, and slowly figuring out how everything connected. This process ended…
Things I Didn’t Know I Didn’t Know Until Studying Abroad
The plane doors had just closed, and it hit me — this was the first time I’d ever traveled alone. No family, no friends, just me and a plane ticket to Santander, Spain. I’d finished my first year at UT…
Three Tips to Adjust to Life Abroad
From the moment I landed in Madrid for UT’s Evolution study abroad program, I had near-daily meetings, activities, and excursions that kept me on my toes. Meanwhile, I was battling jet lag and, at times, homesickness. One of my biggest…
Bikes, Bridges and Beauty: My Study Abroad Journey in Seville, Spain
I’m riding on a bus from Seville to Cádiz, a Spanish coastal town, watching the hills pass by my window. As I stare out, I realize just how many buses I’ve boarded—and how far I’ve traveled—in the past few weeks. …
The Joys and Jolts of Holidays in Spain
If you’re going to Spain for the spring semester, you might arrive during Epiphany! Like many holidays in the predominantly Catholic country, Epiphany is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition. Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, celebrates the day the three wise…
Trains, Patatas Bravas and New Friends: Navigating Madrid
Hello! I’m happy to share that I completed my first two weeks of school in Madrid. The initial days were fascinating. Before moving to Spain, I had never ridden the metro on my own — let alone daily. At first,…
Overcoming Doubt and Embracing Adventure: My First Two Weeks in Spain
It was hard for me to get excited about my upcoming semester abroad during the weeks leading up to my departure. I had never been to Europe, so I had no idea what to expect. I was afraid of putting…