Sofia S.

Meeting your host family can be very nerve wracking - you may be wondering: What will they be like? Will they like me? How much food should I eat? Should... keep reading

Having lived in Seville for nearly 2 years, I have developed great insight on the best time to visit the city. Personally, my go-to answer is SPRING. There is so... keep reading

When I studied in Sevilla with CIEE my junior year spring, 2022, I was surprised by the amount of classes they offered that could count towards my major. CIEE does... keep reading

When I first studied abroad in Spain in 2017, something I grew to love was Spanish music. I had only heard "Despacito" and Enrique Iglesias before Spain, and post Spain... keep reading

I just recently got back from Madrid and thought it would be helpful to make a weekend/week guide of things to do in Madrid as it is such a big... keep reading

If you are scared of getting sick abroad or have anxiety about it... this blog post is for you. My first year abroad living in Spain, 2017 I went to... keep reading

Wondering what to pack abroad? Here is what I think should be staples and tips and tricks for any abroad destination! Obviously, look at what the weather is going to... keep reading

Studying abroad, you meet a lot of people. Over the past 5 years that I have been between Spain and the US, I have developed some of the strongest relationships... keep reading

Homesickness is real and it can happen to everyone. It may last 1 minute or 1 week, but here are my trips and tricks to get over homesickness. 1) Let... keep reading

One of my favorite stories is the time I ordered a plate of eels in Sevilla, Spain. I was really hungry one afternoon after school and asked my friend Bridgit... keep reading