Category: Spain: University of Oviedo

I just got back home from spending five months in Oviedo, and I am so grateful to have had this experience! I had a wonderful time, met amazing people, grew a lot, and enjoyed learning about Spanish culture. Reflecting back on my time there, I had an easy time adjusting to my new life there,…

I have now been in Oviedo, Spain for two months and it has been incredible. I have since gotten acquainted with the beautiful city, and formed a great bond with my host mom. The food here is delicious, and the sights are amazing. Every day has been a new adventure, visiting many different cities, meeting…

One aspect of US culture is individuality and emphasis on work. Most people in the US grow up with a high focus in their career, and therefore spend most of their time towards achieving their career goals. With this being said, during their working years, there is often a higher focus around the work environment,…

Personal identities are an integral part of who we are, and they determine how we view the world within our sphere of experience. These identities are developed gradually over time, and they seem to become more static as we age. And although all our identities will modify the lenses through which we see the world,…

Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s been about two and a half weeks since I’ve gotten back to the states from my semester abroad. I feel like i’ve finally started getting used to my normal way of life again, that I was used to before I left. My three and a half months abroad…

I have been back in Orlando for a little less than two weeks now. The truth is, I have heavily avoided writing this final blog post because I wasn’t ready to accept that my wonderful study abroad experience has come to an end. It’s hard to find the words to describe how my time in…

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…

Hasta luego

This is my last week in España and in Europe. It’s crazy to think that I’ve been here for nearly four months. Around mid November I spent about a week feeling homesick, and I kept telling myself that I was more than ready to return home. However, that feeling quickly faded and now I get…