It’s not hard to imagine that after almost four great years here, I’m finding myself constantly reflecting on my experience as a student at this great institution. After this continued reflection, I have determined my top three pieces of advice…
Closing the Deal
As demonstrated in my last post, the Career Center at Whitman is instrumental in helping students land jobs at top firms. Providing everything from professional development to steady career fairs and networking opportunities, the Career Center has been extremely helpful…
Food in Madrid
It’s fair to say that I could write a 100-page book on all of the food-based experiences I have had in the past nine weeks in Europe. I love food, so when I found out I would be living with…
A visit to Barcelona
This past weekend, I visited Barcelona—the city that has undoubtedly made its way to the top of my list of favorites in just three quick days. It’s a grand city on the eastern coast of Spain, and the largest in…
Languages: Spanish < English?
It’s been about three weeks since I arrived in Madrid, and it’s been quite a road getting here. I’ve just about adjusted to life here, and its differences from living and studying on campus. Living with a host family, eating…
Eurovision
Previously, I described to you my excitement for going to Europe, and participating in the SU Abroad Signature Seminar “Eurovision.” It was an incredible experience in which we visited 8 cities, in 5 different countries, over 12 days. During the…
Living in Madrid: The Host Family Experience
Before my departure for Europe, a good friend of mine told me that living with a host family is going to be nothing like you’d expect. That it would be one of the most frightening and rewarding experiences offered through…