I’ve suddenly developed a new case of FOMO
April 19, 2014
As I am approaching the end of my year abroad with only a bit less than two months to go I’ve suddenly developed a new case of FOMO (fear of missing out) which is strange to say as I’ve never experienced it before. All of a sudden I want to do everything, be everywhere at the same time. …
Linguistic, cultural immersion
April 1, 2014
Madrid is a very busy place, every one’s going somewhere. Everyone has direction, aims, a certain focus. It reminds me of London in many ways. That being said, a warmer, sunnier London. I now feel like a madrileño, much more than I felt like a lisboeta in Lisbon. I am connecting with people all the …
Noticing the confidence and fluidity of my spanish
December 29, 2013
Post written by Hannah Sheehan. Language acquisition could never be gained from simply holidays abroad and lessons in class. It requires dedication, a love of the language and to be truly immersed in the country and its culture. I know now that my year abroad will enable this to be possible. From the time I …
It doesn’t help that the Spanish talk at 1000mph anyway
December 27, 2013
Having been learning Spanish a rather long time, all the way through school and up until now, where it is half of my degree, many people ask whether I am fluent yet. I am still unsure with what to respond as I can definitely get by and hold a proper conversation, however complete fluency is …
A fond farewell to Spain
October 22, 2013
So, after my time in Valencia, 2 weeks working on Summer Schools at UoN and one afternoon spent moving my stuff from my house in Nottingham back home, I spent a night at home and then jetted off to Madrid! I arrived eager to start the next part of my Year Abroad although was also …
Impressions and improvements
October 16, 2013
Post by Hannah Sheehan Hot, loud and full of life. When I arrived in Madrid on the 30th August I instantly thought where am I? I couldn’t quite believe that this big city was going to be my home for the next 6 months. I live in a small town in the South-east of England …
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