Playa de San Lorenzo, Gijón Click here for English translation. Cuando llegué en Gijón hace nueve meses, lo primero que hice fue buscar el mar. Y me enamoré de lo que vi. Esta vista desde la playa de San Lorenzo he visto cientos de veces y aún no me canso de ella. Fue asà que … Continue reading Hasta luego, España; Bonjour, la France !
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Things to do on your Year Abroad
Finding your feet alone in a new country can be a daunting prospect and often we're unsure as to how to integrate ourselves into a society when we don't know anyone. Whilst it's important to build strong relationships in the more obvious environments (if you're a student, this could be with your peers and lecturers; … Continue reading Things to do on your Year Abroad
Solo in Spain
Official English translation currently not available. Please use the Google Translate tool in the sidebar to translate this page into English. QuerÃa escribir esta entrada para reflexionar sobre mi primer semestre en España y resumirlo. HabÃa momentos en los que me sentà eufórica, en paz y nunca querÃa irme; en otros momentos me sentà sola, … Continue reading Solo in Spain
Bilbao
Official English translation currently not available. Please use the Google Translate tool in the sidebar to translate this page into English. Una vez una de las ciudades más industrializadas de España, Bilbao hoy se hace más reconocido por su arctitectura impresionante, gastronomÃa y hermosos paisajes. Sólo pasé un dÃa allà y, aunque hay mucho que … Continue reading Bilbao
Moving to Gijón
A personal account of how I, a UK student (pre-Brexit), set myself up in Gijón. I can't speak for all regions of Spain, and certainly not for other countries, but I found getting set up in Gijón (Asturias, Spain) far easier than what I thought it would be. I wanted to share this experience to … Continue reading Moving to Gijón
Year Abroad Checklist
Moving abroad can often become stressful when trying to work out what items to bring and what to prepare and research in advance. As a student from the UK who has just moved to Spain for nine months, I fully understand this experience and have therefore created this list to help you check-off the essentials … Continue reading Year Abroad Checklist
Year Abroad Guide
Living abroad, whether working or studying, is often defined as one of the most valuable experiences of your life. Not to be confused with and pressured into being 'the best', it is one of life's greatest educational opportunities: professionally, culturally and personally. As a language student, I understand both the excitement and the complications this … Continue reading Year Abroad Guide
Out of the Shell 