“To possess another language is to possess another soul” – Attributed to Charlemagne (quote shared by Deven)
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Orienting myself in Madrid
Orienting Myself in Madrid One piece of advice I keep hearing is about the magic of getting lost while traveling. The splendor of roaming off the beaten path; turning down an avenue at random, and coming across a secluded cafe tucked behind the trees. Although I agree, aimless exploring can be fun, I do not …
I love my host mom.
Why Piedad is the Best My host mom is Piedad. From the moment I entered the doors of her piso, and she opened her arms to greet me, I knew we would get on great. She loves to talk and only speaks Spanish. Within the five days I feel completely settled in and at home. …
Study Abroad Goals
Many students studying abroad here in Madrid are looking forward to being able to easily travel to other European cities on the weekend. I on the other hand intend to stay in Madrid as much as possible because it is very important to me that I learn Spanish and become familiar with the city during …
My First Blog Post
After a 24 hour long journey, I arrived in Madrid at the UC Accent Study Center on 08-22-2019 at 2pm. I traveled from Madrid airport via taxi with another UC student. A very friendly UC Accent member greeted us, gave us a welcome packet, and debriefed us for 5 minutes on important information about the …
Yo Soy Emma
Hola! My name is Emma. This is a blog filled with my musings as I study abroad in Madrid. In my posts I will describe my experiences as I learn about the bella cultura y langua de España. “Be yourself; everyone is already taken” -Oscar Wilde
Study abroad in Madrid 