Advice from alumni on economic issues. Money Matters Testimony 1 “It would be a wise move to bring some Euros with you. You should exchange some money in your home country or at the airport (either departures or arrivals). It is often hard to exchange money once you have arrived if you arrive on a weekend, which most of us do. Take in consideration that some credit cards don’t work, and that it would be good idea…
The best advice about local transportation, metro passes, taxis, etc. Transportation Testimony 1 “You should get a transport pass (abono) soon after arriving. To purchase your abono in Spain, you go to a Tabaco store (found everywhere with yellow and brown signs). If you are under 23, you will need to apply for the abono and wait 2 weeks for it. If you are older than 22, you can get the abono immediately. Remember to bring your…
Info on communication alternatives and how to keep in contact. Communications Testimony 1 “Besides your cell phone in Madrid some apartments have phones. Public phones are very scarce but there are telephone call shops called Locutorios where they have phones and other communication services like photocopies, fax, scanning and Internet. Before I left for Europe I freed my US phone and arranged for a Spanish sim card but other students borrowed their Spanish cell phones from the…
Advice about shopping Store hours, paying, deals, department stores, supermarkets, etc. Testimony 1 “Store hours in Spain are annoying. Some stores open up around 8:00 in the morning, but they close from 2:00 in the afternoon to 5:00 for the “siesta,” which is basically national “nap time.” Stores open back up around 5:00 until 8:00 in the evening. Fortunately, some larger department-like stores stay open all day. Stores, including grocery stores, close for good at 2:00 on…
Advice about what there is to do and how to improve your social life during your stay in Europe. Free Time and Socializing Testimony 1 “With the international situation being what it is, it was a super interesting time to be over here. See protests, and talk to people about attitudes and politics. I definitely became more aware of a world view, and an American view on things. Enjoy your time abroad in Madrid and take advantage…
Personal experiences and tips about when to use caution. Safety Testimony 1 “For guys I would say that there is no place, no neighbourhood that I would not walk around in late at night. Girls may not feel as comfortable, so like you would anywhere else, use caution.” Testimony 2 “I always felt safe no matter where in the city I was. However, I recommend that people avoid the parks at night, especially females. Nothing happened to…
Dear BEST, As per your request I want to let you know a description of my duties and what projects I´m contributing to at Red Deportes in Madrid. I am helping locate and pitch to potential sponsors for a sports event that raises money and awareness to deal with AIDS. I also went to nearby towns to teach young children about Africa through an interactive exhibit of objects and paintings from Africa itself. Thank you for this…
Come with a Friend – Receive up to 150 USD discount according to the duration of your stay. All participants that come with a friend can take advantage of this special offer. Participants who come in pairs and do not have lodging included, can share a room and save. We will additionally give you up to 150 USD discount per registration in our internship program in Spain, Brussels, Belgium or Italy (Palermo – Sicily) for 3 months…
(Ver más abajo versión en español) Musicologists dilute the origin of Cuban musical genre, son, by attributing its appearance throughout the entire eastern part of the island. There are even those who contend some remote first appearance in the West along with other fallacies such as the final burial place of Micaela Gines, Pascual de Ochoa and other freed slaves that according to the author, Alejo Carpentier, composed the Son of Mateodora, erroneously considered the first son…
by Jessica Vaughn “I have got to be absolutely insane. How did I convince myself that this was a good idea? This may have been one of the top three worst decisions I have made in my 21 years of life. I don’t speak Spanish very well. I don’t know anyone on that side of the Atlantic. And I have never stepped foot off US soil.” This soliloquy was stuck on repeat the night before I left…
