
Graham Cruise
CIEE Staff
Spanish Language & Culture
Barcelona, Spain
Hometown: Denver, CO
"It's good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end." - Ernest Hemingway.
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The first thing I did after booking my flight to Barcelona was buy a travel book. While searching for one, my mom forcibly suggested the DK Eyewitness book, which included...keep reading
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In the center of Barcelona lies one of the most exciting places to find fresh local foods: The Boquería Market. The largest of its kind in the historic old city...keep reading
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This week in Spain, students are heading to one of Barcelona’s most charming enigmas: The still-incomplete Sagrada Familia Basilica. Designed by the city’s crown architect, Antoni Gaudí, construction began in...keep reading
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Students visited two of Palma’s most important cultural sites: The Almudaina Palace and the Cathedral of Palma. The Almudaina Palace Originally a moorish palace built in the 1200s, complete with...keep reading
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Like fire and water or night and day, the island of Mallorca boasts two contrasting landscapes: arduous mountains and stunning beaches that are easily accessible by bus from Palma. Our...keep reading
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The last week of the program is finally upon us and the general consensus among the students is a blend of “I never wanna leave!” and “I can’t wait to...keep reading
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Sitting at the opposite edge of the city from Spain’s Royal Palace, we trudged through the heat to arrive at what may be a more influential monument to the inhabitants...keep reading
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Madrid Session 2 Language and Culture is underway! We are finished with orientation, and the students are now beginning their language classes, cultural excursions, and "misiones ñ" where they apply...keep reading
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