Participant

Alexis C.

Recent graduate living abroad for the first time with a taste for good food, coffee and opportunity Spain

Hometown: San Clemente

Hi, my name is Lexi! Like many in the program, I've been overwhelmed with the excitement of being somewhere new and simultaneously facing the fear of leaving the comfort of places and people I love, even if only temporarily. I hope my posts help future candidates navigate settling into Madrid life.

Posts

A Positive Long Distance Relationship Story

By Alexis C.

If you're currently in a relationship, you've probably been asked countless times, "so are you breaking up before you leave?" This question haunted me in the weeks before leaving. From... keep reading

Spain

A Day In The Life - Elementary Auxilar (Language Assistant), Madrid

By Alexis C.

A DAY IN THE LIFE - I am an Aux living in the city center and commuting to work an hour out of the city. There are a few things... keep reading

Spain

Apartment Hunting in Madrid - Centro

By Alexis C.

It's been one week since I moved here to Madrid! Immediately after arriving, I became consumed like many others in the program, with the mission of finding an apartment. Luckily... keep reading

Spain

Step One: Packing Up Your Life

By Alexis C.

Image: I was lucky enough to fly with my friend Sami, left, and this is us with our bags before leaving LAX. The process of packaging up my belongings and... keep reading