Hi Everyone! So i am very new to blogging in fact this is the first blog that i have ever had....but i think thats going to be a good thing :) First let me start out my telling a little bit about myself. I am a Senior majoring in Communication Studies at UNCW, I am a newly 21 year old (12/26/88) and originally from the first state...Delaware!
I think that for most of my blogs i am going to be talking about my past semester abroad. I recently just got back from studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain from September until December. Those 4 months are some that i will remember and cherish forever. I can't wait to share my many stories about school overseas, travel experiences, life, culture, food and more!
I chose to study abroad mainly for the opportunity to travel around Europe...and i must say i did a fair share (5 countries total, and countless cities throughout Spain). Being a Senior and wanting to graduate on time it was imperative for me to make sure i was on track for graduation even with deciding to go abroad. Once i got the thumbs up from my advisor....i was thrilled and so ready to start this new chapter in my life! Though i must admit i was hesitant at points....wondering what would change when i came back to UNCW 4 months later, the language barrier and new people! It was pretty much just like 1st semester freshman year all over again!
I studied through a program called ISA (International Studies Abroad) and my University abroad focused on International Studies. I did take a 4 hour Spanish class 2xs a week to help and try to improve on the language, though i must addmit i am still somewhat of a beginner, but i guess thats ok seeing that i entered into it not knowing barely any!
Let me start off telling you about the details of my living situation in Barcelona! We had the choice to live in apartments or in a homestay....i chose to live in an apartment with 3 other girls who were enrolled in my specific program. Before going abroad i tried to find the apartment online, however that was pretty pointless haha. It turns out my apart although extremely small and minus the fact i had to share a room and sleep in twin bed (which brought back many dorm memories) my apartment overall was very cute! My roomates as well were very nice. 2 girls were from UCLA and 1 was from Seton Hall University in NJ.
The classes for the most part were honestly a breeze and not difficult at all. Perhaps it is just the teaching style that they use over there...but i swear i only had about 10hours of homework the whole semester throughout the entire 4 months!!! Which is why i am struggling slightly to get back into the groove of things now that i am back at UNCW!
Well, that about does it for my blog this week.....but trust me there is much more to come and great details about my travel experiences in exciting and adventerous locations such as Germany, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and more!
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Caitlin,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the intro post to your blog, I am pretty excited to read about your adventures abroad. Mostly because you seem so excited to write about them. I have never traveled outside of the country and would really love to. So, reading what you liked about going to Spain will probably make me jealous (in a good way).
I never would have guessed that going to school in Spain would actually be easier than going to UNCW. I figured you would have a lot of homework and learn Spanish easily. That really surprises me that it was so seemingly easy. Can't wait to read more!
Caitlin, I am glad you decided to write about your trip abroad--especially, since I haven't spoken to you since you left! It sounds like you had an AMAZING time and I can't wait to read more! I too am starting off in a new place this semester because of my internship. It really does feel like freshman year all over again. Only, with the internship and online classes, it has more of a real world feel. I am hoping to glean some tips from your blogs about starting over. Good luck with getting back into the swing of things at UNCW! I'm sure it won't be too difficult for you.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin I wish I would have studied abroad. I am also a senior, so the opportunity for me studying abroad is gone. I feel like I have 10 hours of homework everyday. I wish our teachers would take a page out of their book. I look forward to hearing more about your trips.
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