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 …
Katie Simpson
Katie Simpson
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!
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …