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Sofia S.

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Liberal Arts Seville, Spain School: Colby College
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  • Weekend Plan for Madrid
    By Sofia S.
    I just recently got back from Madrid and thought it would be helpful to make a weekend/week guide of things to do in Madrid as it is such a big...keep reading
    • Activities & Excursions
    • Eat, Drink, Explore
    • Travel
  • Getting Sick Abroad, Do Not Panic!
    By Sofia S.
    If you are scared of getting sick abroad or have anxiety about it... this blog post is for you. My first year abroad living in Spain, 2017 I went to...keep reading
    • Daily Life
    • Diversity and Access
    • Health and Safety
    • Health Care
    What To Pack Going Abroad
    By Sofia S.
    Wondering what to pack abroad ? Here is what I think should be staples and tips and tricks for any abroad destination! Obviously, look at what the weather is going...keep reading
    • Daily Life
    • Fashion/Textile
    • Planning/Packing
  • Meeting my "other" brother abroad
    By Sofia S.
    Studying abroad, you meet a lot of people. Over the past 5 years that I have been between Spain and the US, I have developed some of the strongest relationships,...keep reading
    • Daily Life
  • Homesick? My tips and tricks
    By Sofia S.
    Homesickness is real and it can happen to everyone. It may last 1 minute or 1 week, but here are my trips and tricks to get over homesickness. 1) Let...keep reading
    • Daily Life
  • "You do not know if you do not like if if you do not try it"
    By Sofia S.
    One of my favorite stories is the time I ordered a plate of eels in Sevilla, Spain. I was really hungry one afternoon after school and asked my friend Bridgit...keep reading
    • Culture
    • Food & Drink
  • Spanish Meal Times!
    By Sofia S.
    Something I wish I knew about when I went abroad was the TIMING of meals. When I first entered my first home stay, I was starving to say the least...keep reading
    • Daily Life
    • Food & Drink
  • Returning Home? Things to Expect
    By Sofia S.
    Studying abroad can be challenging, and leaving your home is hard! Despite the hardships, through those experiences you find love for a new place and a new place to call...keep reading
    • Best Places to Travel in Spain for The Weekend
      By Sofia S.
      Living in Spain for 2 academic years has given me a lot of time to figure out the cheapest and most efficient ways to travel around the country. Here are...keep reading
      • Activities & Excursions
      • Architecture
      • Travel
    • Navigating Homestays!
      By Sofia S.
      Being in a host family can be hard, and scary at first. My first time abroad, the one thing I could not wait for was to receive my host family...keep reading
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