Before embarking on this year abroad, I had a certain expectation of what I would get out of it. I have always been the type of person who thinks in the long-term. Actually, I think of the future a lot. And this time last year, me being me, I was imagining how my 2015 would pan out. What … Continue reading This year has changed me
Category: Exchange
Home
I am home. September 1st, 2015. Taking the last few steps out of my metro stop and walking into the plaza that connects to my street brought me such an elated feeling, I couldn't help but smile to myself. This feeling continued to grow as I walked down the street, recognised the faces inside the local tiendas and … Continue reading Home
6 ways to overcome homesickness
“It's important not to let your homesickness prevent you from enjoying the travel experience.” Don’t worry. No te preocupes. You’re not the only one who gets a case of homesickness every now and then. It’s completely normal and there’s nothing wrong with it. Acknowledge that it’s okay to feel this way and take the initiative … Continue reading 6 ways to overcome homesickness
21 in Spain
Before coming to Spain, I thought that my 21st birthday would be a little uneventful without my friends and family to celebrate it with me and that it'd consist of me and bout 4 other people sharing a bottle of wine. Well the joke was on me, cause it was a trillion times better! I … Continue reading 21 in Spain
My first month in Madrid
Yep. Been here for one whole month. Pretty sure it feels like I only just landed a few days ago, but alright. Actually, it feels like the same rush of emotions I experience when I realise that my high school graduation wasn't yesterday and that I've been in university for three years (going on four). … Continue reading My first month in Madrid
First week of university – tick! (it ain’t all smiles and sangría)
There are no secrets here, and because there are no secrets, I am going to tell it to you guys straight. I wish I could say that I was jumping out of my seat excited about my first day of university; Or that I couldn’t wait to attend class and meet new people and experience … Continue reading First week of university – tick! (it ain’t all smiles and sangría)
angelica la viajera 