Austin C.

A sharp sound. It’s time to get up. You turn off the infernal alarm. Groggy from staying up late, you muster the energy to get out of your warm bed... keep reading

So, you want to find private classes, make a little extra money, and practice your teaching skills outside of the classroom? Fantastic! Madrid is a great place to find private... keep reading

The day of the second appointment I promised myself that I wouldn’t leave the police station until I understood everything they said and required of me. I went after school... keep reading

Before diving into this topic, I would like to sincerely thank the CIEE staff assigned to and in Spain. Without them I would not have been able to complete three... keep reading

On Friday, after a long bus ride, I arrived at La Linea de La Concepcion bus station at around 11:30. The walk from the bus to the border was less... keep reading

After a few days of doing nothing at the hostel, I finally decided to explore the famous Alcazaba on Thursday. Located on the lowest end of a ridge which connects... keep reading

The idea of searching for a room truly worried me before coming to Madrid. Although I had visited the city several times, I never needed to find a permanent place... keep reading

Ahhhh, Thanksgiving! One of my favorite holidays of the year. A time to get together with all your friends and family, chow down on lots of comfort food, and watch... keep reading

Although this blog post is long overdue, I wanted to make certain that everything was settled. That there was nothing left to do. That, in their opinion, everything was paid... keep reading

Last Saturday started off well. My alarm went off at 9 o’clock, but I got up a half-hour earlier. I was already preparing for my visit to the Bicentennial celebration... keep reading