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¡Nos Vemos Pronto, Madrid!
Hello everyone! My name is Sophia Cox. I am from Chicago, Illinois. During my time at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, I studied Psychology and Digital Studies. Up until December... keep reading
Time Flies, What did I achieve?
Looking back at my first post and the goals that I had set out for myself, curious to see if after a year they were accomplished!
And The Winner Is...
Looking Back As the school year ends and the journey back home looms over my head, I’ve had some time to reminisce and ponder these past ten months. The people... keep reading
5 of the Coolest Cocktail Bars in Madrid
Walk into any bar or restaurant in Madrid and you’ll have all the typical drinks available to you- beer, wine, basic cocktails, etc. However, Madrid is also home to many... keep reading
Must See Art Museums, A Tierlist
Tierlist Time! Hello everybody today I am going to be talking about the must see art musuems that I have personally visited throughout Europe. I will be putting every entry... keep reading
How I Made the Renewal Decision and Plans for the Future
Time is flying . It's already May, there's only a month left in the school year, and I have already had to make the decision whether or not to renew... keep reading
The Controversy Behind Continent's
The Shock One day I was assisting in teaching a geography class. This was a personal challenge in general because geography is my Achilles heel. Nonetheless, the teacher was in... keep reading
Adapting to the Spanish Culture
Imagine this, hot afternoon sun, light breeze in the air, and groups of people sitting outside. Everyone is talking to each other and the scene feels like something out of... keep reading
My Go-To Spots in Malasaña
After almost 8 months of living in Malasaña, I have begun to hone in on my favorite spots around the neighborhood. Known to some as the Brooklyn of Europe, the... keep reading
Culture Shocks
After living here for eight months, there are days where I feel like a local. But there are other days I feel like a long term tourist, which in a... keep reading
7 Jobs in Spain for Americans Dreaming of Living Abroad
Sometimes in life, we are overcome with the sudden urge to just pick up and go. This could be due to a need for a fresh start, a break in... keep reading
Semana Santa in Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples and the Amalfi Coast
I’ve been wanting to travel to Italy for a long time, so as soon as I decided to teach in Spain it was already a foregone conclusion that I was... keep reading
Living in Spain over Easter
Hello everybody happy holidays! It is currently the first day back from Semana Santa, holy week here in Spain and Easter back in the States. It's super nice as we... keep reading
Idioms: It’s an Art Afterall
The exchange At my school we had the pleasure of doing an international exchange with Italian and German kids. One week, Italian kids came and were matched up with Spanish... keep reading
4 Invaluable Items to Bring With You or Buy in Spain
In some ways, life in Madrid is going to be very different from what you're used to in the United States. Certain things that might seem unnecessary in the US... keep reading