Madrid is simply the easiest to city to engage in because of how kind, friendly and social people are. One thing I did while I was abroad was volunteer with CEA CAPA and that itself showed how the Community of Madrid cares for those that need it. We were at a food bank and seeing how they make meals for the week, organized about it and had a great system that allowed retention was so great to see. On the social end, I was familiar with my neighborhood food store, convenience stores, and grocery store. Holding conversations, practicing Spanish and learning new things was so fun!

I had great classes while abroad and each was unique and eventful. However, my Food and Culture class was one of my favorites. As a foodie, it was so fun to eat, understand the culture and history behind food in Spain. We took many field trips, and we got to explore our palette while learning. Learning through experience is my favorite way to learn so this was the perfect way for me to do that.