Throughout my time in Spain, I learned countless insights into the mentality and lifestyle of Spaniards. Along with that, there are several aspects that changed the way I viewed my own identity and those of others while abroad. To begin with, prior to going to Spain I believed that my identity was solely based on…
Author: ASAUL
Last Month Abroad
Throughout this month (November) I have gotten an even better grasp of the content in my classes, a better command on the language and strengthened/developed new friendships. This month in Oviedo, Spain I feel like I have nearly completely adapted to this new way of life and the differing cultural aspects. For example, even if…
Life In Spain
¡Hola! To kick off this month, I started taking classes in the international students department known as “La Casa de las Lenguas.” Currently, I am enrolled in four classes; Oral Expression, Spanish History, Spanish Literature, and Hispanic American culture! I am continuing learning a ton about Spanish life and culture, but inside and out of…
First Impressions of Spain
To begin with, the night before my flight to Spain I was a little nervous. The next day, upon arrival at the airport in Detroit, I went to check my bags, but the agent informed me that the name on my flight reservation did not match the name on my passport. Mistakenly, I put “Alex”…
Pre-Spain Departure
As a young male I see the world as a very inviting place that is full of opportunity. The catch is that those opportunities will only lead to success if you are willing to put in the time and effort. I also identify as an athlete; therefore, my main source of entertainment and feelings of…