Visiting the Palacio Real was probably the activity that I have liked the most. When we got there I did not know what to expect and did not think it was going to be anything extraordinary. However when we went in I was amazed by the luxury, detail, and art that is displayed throughout the…
Category: Spain: Verano Espanol
Blogs of Rollins students studying in Madrid, Spain for the summer
Segovia
The day trip to Segovia was absolutely incredible. When I first heard that we’d be going to this small town for the day I wasn’t all that thrilled, but my feelings changed once I saw how beautiful it was. The day started off with lunch where we ate actual pig, with the feet still attached,…
The Shops of Madrid
One of my favorite activities at home that continues to be one of my favorite activities abroad is shopping. Aesthetics and clothes have always been very important to me, and I have been more than impressed with the retail side of Madrid. The city offers a wide range of shops, from extremely cheap British clothing…
My first days in Madrid
Coming to Madrid I was very nervous because even though I had studied the culture of Spain for an entire semester I felt very unprepared and nervous that I would not be able to fully acclimate. While I have lived in other Spanish speaking countries for most of my life, I knew that this would be…
el estadio de real madrid
Last week a group from Rollins and I took a tour of the Real Madrid Stadium. Before coming to Spain, I was never a huge soccer fan. I knew that Madrid had a good team but I never had any idea the true extent of their passion for the game. The love of the sport…
San Sebastian and Madrid
Since my arrival in Madrid I have been having a blast. It has been really cool getting to know new people and experiencing a new culture together. All of the cultural activities that I have gone to so far have been really fun and interesting. Thus far my favorite activity was my trip to San…
My verano experience so far has been amazing. I find it so interesting how different the culture is and overall atmosphere is here. It has been quite a culture shock adjusting to the different types of food, timing of meals, social tendencies and most importantly the language. I love how meals are longer and more…
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
As the third week of this program is halfway through, it’s hard to believe that we’ve already been in Madrid for 2 weeks! People left and right were telling me how time flies by and although the first several days felt otherwise, it’s reassuring to finally be able to feel comfortable roaming the city’s streets. From architectural…
Verano Español
Rollins College has given me the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful study abroad program known as Verano Español. My time in Madrid over the past two weeks has not only challenged me to understand more about the Spanish language than I ever have before, but it has allowed me to appreciate many…
Palacio Real De Madrid
The first two weeks of my study abroad trip have been incredible. One of my favorite things so far was The Palacio Real De Madrid. The palace was very interesting especially after touring it on our third or forth day in Madrid. This was extremely cool and a great experience for me for many reasons….