The first part of studying abroad is studying — crazy, I know. Professors abroad will have expectations about your academic performance, and every country has its own unique system. There…
AIFS Program: Barcelona, Spain | School: Drake University | Bio: My name is Katie Simpson, and I go to Drake University! I chose to study abroad in Barcelona because I wanted to be immersed in European culture while brushing up on my Spanish skills. This semester I found my passion for writing and reporting, and I want to share the stories of the people and places around me. I love the Beatles, Instagram and trying to find the best coffee shops in Des Moines. I am so excited to meet people from across the country and around the world and share my experiences on the blog!
The first part of studying abroad is studying — crazy, I know. Professors abroad will have expectations about your academic performance, and every country has its own unique system. There…
As I am entering the last few weeks of my semester abroad, I’m noticing a pattern. There seem to be two types of people on my study abroad program: those…
One of my favorite things that I have done so far in Barcelona was attend the Palo Alto Market. My roommate heard about the market in one of her classes,…
My mom studied abroad when she was in college. During that time, she lived with two sisters in Costa Rica. She always told me that she felt living with locals…
Many of the classes that I am taking while studying abroad in Barcelona are helping me fulfill requirements at my home institution, Drake University. When I was trying to decide…
My favorite thing about studying abroad so far has been the opportunity to be able to take classes and visit places to immerse myself in the local culture! One of…