SMU-in-Spain

Un Día Bonita en Segovia

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Megan in Spain

Once again the twelve amigos embarked on a new adventure! An early morning bus ride found us in the beautiful town of Segovia (about an hour and a half outside Madrid) with the full day ahead of us to discover … Continue reading →

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¡Madrid!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Megan in Spain

Today, we had a short tour of Madrid’s main attractions. We had the privilege of seeing el Palacio Real (Royal Palace), which we found out has 6,500 rooms! Yes, I said 6,500 rooms. Does the royal family live there, you ask? Nope. … Continue reading →

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Field trip to Toledo

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Megan in Spain

Mi Escuela La Fundación José Ortega y Gasset. It is a small and very beautiful campus in Madrid. About a 20-minute walk from my home, and a quick jaunt on el autobus. Toledo I was just blessed with the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Bienvenido

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Megan in Spain

After an uneventful flight we landed in Madrid, and the adventure began. I stepped into a world of Spanish, and quickly realized the pace at which I would be learning. It is exciting! I have learned mucho already. Sofía, the … Continue reading →

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!Buen Viaje!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Megan in Spain

Today I embark on my adventure! I am saying goodbye to Carlsbad until December and head off to Dallas before it’s buen viaje y !Hola Madrid! on Saturday. I am beside myself with excitement, anticipation … and, well, a little fear. Mi … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 survival tips

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Cassandra in Spain

Cassandra is a senior majoring in Spanish and psychology in Dedman College and the recipient of the Marion Tower and other scholarships. During fall 2011, she is studying with SMU-in-Spain. She is looking forward to submerging herself in Spanish culture and learning how Spain has become what it is today. Continue reading →

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Snapshots from Spain

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Saira in Madrid and Oxford

Saira, a junior President’s Scholar majoring in biology and anthropology in Dedman College, is studying abroad during spring 2011 with SMU-in-Madrid and in summer 2011 with SMU-in-Oxford. Continue reading →

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Welcome to Spain!

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Emily in Madrid

Emily, a junior Hunt Leadership Scholar majoring in corporate communications and public affairs, is studying Spanish language and culture in Madrid in Spring 2011 as part of SMU-in-Spain. Continue reading →

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A whirlwind first week

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Allison in Madrid

Allison is a junior majoring in international studies in Dedman College, with minors in Spanish and political science. Allison is the recipient of scholarships including the SMU Distinguished Scholarship and Marion Tower Study Abroad Scholarship. During spring 2011 she is studying in Madrid with the SMU-in-Spain program and is looking forward to exploring the country’s culture, people and cities. Continue reading →

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Our start in Spain

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Hannah in Madrid

Hannah, an accounting major in the Cox School of Business, will study in Madrid as part of the SMU-in-Spain program in spring 2011. She hopes to become more proficient in Spanish and travel throughout Spain and Europe. Continue reading →

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