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Spending Advice and Daily Life in Spain
Rachel Turkington, ISA: Granada Spring 2025 My daily life consists of going to class in the morning, going home for lunch, and during the week, I may explore in the afternoon, go shopping, do something outside, or get dinner with friends. During the weekend, I am either traveling or resting while doing things that have…
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Taking Spanish Language Courses Abroad
Rachel Turkington, ISA: Granada Spring 2025 My classes take place at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM) at the Universidad de Granada, along with other international students (not just from my program and not just from the United States). This is a great way to meet people from other countries and programs, but it is…
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A New Goal of Working Abroad in Healthcare
Nina Gralewski-Goel, AIFS: Seville Spring 2025 Studying abroad has had a significant impact on both my personal and professional goals, specifically my commitment to travel throughout my life. This experience has inspired me to set a clear goal, to travel and work abroad, where I hope to make a positive contribution to society and improve…
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Meals, Produce, and the Diverse Food Culture in Spain
Nina Gralewski-Goel, AIFS: Seville Spring 2025 While in Sevilla, I have learned so much about the country’s rich and diverse food culture. Food plays a central role in daily life, not only as a source of fuel but as a way to bring people together. In Andalucía, a state of southern Spain, tapas are a…
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Immersing Myself in Spanish Culture
Nina Gralewski-Goel, AIFS: Seville Spring 2025 I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture while studying abroad in Spain. One thing I’ve learned is that Spanish people are some of the most welcoming in the world. Despite my limited Spanish ability, I have always found that people are happy to help…
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Advice from a GBI: Sydney Student
Wyatt Cobb, Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2025 The main advice I would give to others who are planning to study in this program would be to plan far in advance, but even more importantly, be willing to change the plan. There are a few reasons I say to plan far in advance. The spontaneous…
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Trying New Foods and Cooking While Abroad
Wyatt Cobb, Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2025 One of the biggest things people seem to talk about when traveling is the food they try. When traveling to Australia, I knew I would be trying different foods, but that food is not exactly the reason people travel there. I came for the weather and beaches,…
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My Budgeting Strategies in Australia
Wyatt Cobb, Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2025 My daily life here in Sydney will differ very much depending on what day of the week it is and where I am. I want to travel as much as possible, but I also have to do it as efficiently as possible, as I am on a…
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Experimenting with Food and Dining in Europe
Morgan Tinney, Pitt in London Spring 2025 London is known for its wide variety of food ranging from classic English meals to international favorites. While I love trying new foods, I have also had to hold back spending money on eating out in order to budget well. On an average weeknight, I eat pre-made items…
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Budgeting in London and Beyond
Morgan Tinney, Pitt in London Spring 2025 My average week studying abroad in London is hectic as I have a combination of interning, class, and traveling. I have class from 9:30 to 5:15 on Mondays and 11:30 to 5:15 on Wednesdays with an hour-long break. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I intern from 9:00 to 5:00…