Tag Archives: Salamanca
Life Now
It’s been over three months since I left Spain and I haven’t touched this blog. I feel bad for sort of leaving people who were following my posts out of nowhere, but it has been a weird transition back to … Continue reading
As of Lately
Oh the dreaded final exams. Those started last Monday, but guess what? As of today I’m DONE! Woooooooooooooo I did it! I survived a semester of 4 classes with Spaniards taught about subjects I knew nothing about, in all Spanish! … Continue reading
Don’t Be a Guiri
But what is a guiri??, you say. A guiri is exactly what every study abroad student strives not to be. A guiri is slang Spaniards use for foreigners that stick out like a sore thumb. You may be called a guiri for … Continue reading
Why Choose ISA?
If any of you have interest in study abroad I can tell you one thing– start planning early!! There are so many different ways to go about it and it’s less scary if you start at least a full semester … Continue reading
I Will Try To Understand
Today and tomorrow are filled with goodbyes. I’m not going home to the states until July 1st and have lots of fun trips planned between now and then, but some of my closest friends are heading out Friday morning as … Continue reading
A 21st Birthday Abroad
I’ve known for a long time that I’d be turning the big 2-1 while abroad. I wasn’t really sure what to expect for my birthday this year but I did know how different it would be turning 21 in Europe … Continue reading
How I’m Beating the Urge to Miss Home
I went through my down in the dumps I miss home phase and I’m over it. I mean, I’m only here for 58 more days! I’ve been here for 121…. 58 is nothing compared to 121 and there’s still so … Continue reading
Let’s Rewind: Family Time!!
Rewind to about three weeks ago, right after I got back from Morocco. It was Semana Santa (Holy Week) and I had yet another week off of school. A few months ago I e-mailed my grandma and told her if … Continue reading
The Upside to a Rainy Saturday
Rain rain rain rain rain rain rain. It seems that it hasn’t stopped raining for the past half a week in Salamanca. I know, we need the rain. The plants and the farmers need the rain, but I want the … Continue reading
¿Querrías Aprender Un Poco de Español?
Would you like to learn a little bit of Spanish? Here are some phrases I’ve picked up while in Salamanca, Spain that I really enjoy. I always keep a small notebook in my purse that I write down phrases I … Continue reading
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