Eero Jesurun
Eero lives, explores and gets lost in Madrid. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and International Relations MA and Bacherlor´s degrees from Georgetown University´s School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C. He is the Center Director at CIEE Madrid.
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Anime, Manga and Japanese Culture in Madrid
You may be surprised to hear this, but Japanese manga is thriving in Spain. Look no further than massive conventions such as Madrid’s Expomanga and the Madrid Otaky anime conventions... keep reading
Finding Chinese Hot Pot Food in Madrid: Easy as 1-2-3
Within a few steps from most corners in Madrid´s center, finding Chinese food is easy, and finding “hot pot” Chinese food requires even less effort. It’s normal for flavors to... keep reading
Cuckoo for Chocolate in Madrid
Today, most students and visitors to Madrid enjoy a hot cup of chocolate with churros. Many Liberal Arts students tell us it is one of their favorite customs that they... keep reading
Rock Music and Techno Scene Next to Leganés Campus
Leganés is not only known as a popular university town in Madrid for Engineering students but also has a fantastic reputation for its street terraces, gastro bars and a rocking... keep reading
Me Mola Malasaña: I Like Malasaña
One of the favorite student neighborhoods in Madrid is Malasaña. Practice saying: “Me mola Malasaña,“ which is what many madrileños say in Spanish for "I like the hip and trendy... keep reading
Beach Time in Madrid
One of the best beach experiences in Madrid, is the kayaking day trip to the Pantano de San Juan, a beautiful water and nature landscape that is well worth discovering... keep reading
Holocaust Studies in Madrid: Street History and Memory
During one of our CIEE walking tours in Madrid, it's hard to keep a moment of silence on a noisy, bustling street of shops, bars, and restaurants. Yet we stop... keep reading
Three Books to Read about African Americans in Spain and Study Abroad
If you or anyone you know is considering study abroad in Spain, I would like to recommend three books about African Americans in Spain as initial reference points before the... keep reading
Top Five Tips for Social Distancing while in Madrid
Madrid locals have actively started to forge brand new communities together in this era of social distancing. Across Spain, people are gathering in new and amazing ways to set up... keep reading