Well, this is it! My last blog post! How crazy is that? This semester has definitely been a ride — absolutely nothing like I had expected but full of its own unique blessings. I’ve grown in so many ways, not just with my Spanish skills (although those have certainly increased) but also within myself. I’m …
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It’s Not Over Until You Visit a Winery
As my time in Spain winds down (12 days today!), I’ve started taking the time to do things for the last time. I’ve dedicated both this weekend and the next, in between all the studying for finals, to fully embracing the city of Alicante and Spain! Before I get into all the things that I’ve …
¡¡Valencia!!
Hello, all! Happy Thanksgiving week! This November I’ve been finding one thing I’m thankful for everyday and writing it down, no matter how silly or seemingly insignificant. (I did try to stay away from the cliches though, haha.) So far, with November almost over, they cover a whole bunch of topics, everything from proximity to …
Odds & Ends
Well, we’re officially within a month for my return to the United States (29 days today)! Crazy! This post is going to be a conglomeration of a lot of little or extraneous things that I’ve experienced over the last couple weeks. I’ll try to make it as least jumpy and scattered as possible, so just …
Woah, we’re halfway there
That’s right, everyone! I am officially over halfway through my semester in Spain! Can you believe that there’s only exactly 41 days left (yes, I am counting)? Midterms went well, although I will say I’m glad that they’re over. It was a lot of writing, which — normally — isn’t too much of a problem …
La Universidad de Alicante
¡Hola! It feels like a long time since I’ve posted a blog! (So sorry, I was traveling — more on that later!) In this blog, I thought I’d share a little about the University of Alicante, as I spend a lot of time close to its campus and am technically registered as a “student” there …
“I like to be in America!”
As you can imagine, part of the experience of being abroad is learning all about and becoming immersed in a new culture. American culture, however, is everywhere (which, is both a positive and negative aspect of American culture — a whole other conversation) and thus I’ve had some opportunities to view aspects of American culture …
¡Eres la leche!
Literally translated, the above expression means “You are the milk!” A little strange, no? Well colloquially, the phrase means “You are the best!” In Spain, leche (milk) is often used as an euphemism or in slang phrases that make no literal sense. The more you know! While we’re speaking about drink, we might as well …
Cuisine & Catching Waves
As a way to familiarize their students with Spanish culture and activities, CIEE (my program provider) organizes fun outings for us to do. Here are the two that I’ve participated in so far: Kayaking / Paddleboarding I’ll be honest, I had thought my kayaking and paddleboarding experiences in the United States would have lent me …
Something Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue
Something Old As part of my two-week intensive course, my class took a trip to the Mercado Central (Central Market), an OLD market that supplies the people of Alicante with fresh fish, meat, fruits, vegetables, and other goodies during the week (it’s closed during siesta time, of course). I would say, though, if you’re put …
Where in the World Is Grace Elizabeth? 