IT WAS SPAIN-TASTIC!

I visited Spain when I was younger but I was too young that I barely remembered it. I only remember parts from what I see in my family photo albums. That’s why when I came across AIP through an Instagram ad, I was intrigued. I knew I had to apply and I am so glad that I did!.

I applied to do an internship in hospitality and tourism because it’s an area I want to develop my career further in and it went fantastic! From the whole application process to touching down in Madrid, it could not have gone any easier!

I managed to work at this fine hotel in downtown Madrid that was just wonderful. I really felt immersed in the local culture. I’ve managed to meet people from all over the world and improved my Spanish too in the process!

Throughout my 4 months here I’ve also managed to travel all across the country from Barcelona to Valencia with the friends that I’ve met here. Don’t get me started on the cuisine because it was heaven and came back home a little heavier than I would have liked.

The only small issue I had was that my metro pass stopped working early on in my internship. It was a bit of a hassle finding the metro office because I didn't really know my way around the city and got lost more often than I’d like to admit. Thankfully, this problem was solved quickly so thank you AIP for so patiently guiding me through the city during the time of distress.

¡Muchas gracias AIP for making everything run smoothly and my host company for giving me the valuable life experience that I desired!