Total Immersion!

I could not have been happier with my experience in Madrid! The city is so rich in history and vibrant in culture. The program directors Sara and Gabriela created a welcoming experience far before my program started. I felt prepared and safe to adventure and immerse myself in my surroundings. The downtown co-living residence option was amazing (street I lived on featured in the picture)! I was able to meet international students who gave me great suggestions on where to eat, where to go, and most importantly where to shop for groceries! The metro system was so easy to navigate-- especially with a central location like I had, but I absolutely loved how walkable the city was. The city is LGBTQ+ friendly and if you are looking for community stop by Chueca! My selected course delved into the LQBTQ+ history of Spain and drew comparisons to the history in the U.S., which was taught by my amazing professor Eloy! He made the material engaing and interactive by taking us to local queer archives and NGOS. Truly I could not have asked for more. Don't think twice about studying abroad in Madrid!