Over the past couple of days, our group has been delving even deeper into Spanish Lifestyle & Culture. In class, we spent an entire day learning about the Spanish education system. We learned that it differs slightly from America's education system, especially at the university level. There are many scholarships available for ...
[caption id="attachment_10431" align="alignright" width="393"] Getting ready for the Zipline Course![/caption] This past weekend has been great! Saturday morning we took the bus out to go do a zipline course. We put on harnesses and worked our way through the treetop obstacles. There were a couple groups of adorable Spanish kids that were ...
Thursday we started the day off with a short class and then took the bus to Jerez de la Frontera. In Jerez, we explored the last of the city's eight mosques with its evidence of both Moor and Catholic influence in its architecture and design. Its Islamic influence is easily identifiable through the keyhole-shaped doorways, star-shaped pond ...
This week has been going by in a flash. Tuesday we finally got the opportunity to go surfing at La Cortadura, one of the best beaches in Cádiz. Surfing is one of my favorite things to do when in a beach town, so, despite the high winds and clouds, I had a fantastic time. The instructors were knowledgeable and made sure to get us in ...
Tuesday morning we spent time in classes and then walked to the University of Cádiz to explore the library. We discussed Spanish literature and took a look at the books. I chose a book comprised of postwar poems written by various Spanish poets. [caption id="attachment_10357" align="aligncenter" width="436"] Surfing La Playa Victoria, ...
Today was my first day of classes in Cádiz. During class, we discussed an article about la golpe military de Argentina and then went out to talk to the locals about the culture of Cádiz. The people here are so friendly! Everyone we asked to talk to immediately smiled and made an effort to understand our slightly broken Spanish. It was ...
It's almost impossible to believe that my last day in Cádiz has come so quickly. Two weeks really flew by, and I wish so badly that I could stay here for longer. It feels like so long ago when I first stepped off the bus into this amazing, unique city. I have gotten so settled into the Spanish routine that I know it will be a weird change ...
Today is Friday, July 15th. First and foremost, my heart goes out to all of France and to those who are currently suffering after yesterday's senseless terrorist attack in Nice. I'm very relieved to hear that the Abbey Road students and staff in Nice are all alive, safe, and unscathed. My warmest thoughts and wishes are with ...
When the plane finally arrived in Barcelona, I was shaking with excitement despite my exhaustion. I had been waiting for what seemed like forever to do the program, which perhaps explains why it so felt surreal to me when I was in the air, like I was in a dream and about to wake up in my bed in California. The feeling lasted until the airplane ...
Today will be my fourth day in Barcelona. So far, I've been able to see much of the city. Yesterday, we went to the beach for a couple of hours. (pictures linked below) The sun was very strong; therefore, many of us were burned, but it was gorgeous so we managed to have fun. After going to the beach, we walked around to find a nice place ...