Our Summer USAC group in Bilbao decided to take a midweek break yesterday, which I am totally okay with. All 30 something of us students hopped on a bus and were taken to San Juan de Luz, France (Saint Jean de Luz in French). Translated into English, this means Saint Juan of the Light. It… Continue reading Una Excursión Perfecta

Thanks to my host mom, I spent this past weekend exploring the city of Lekeitio, which is a small, coastal town between Bilbao and San Sebastian. My host mom grew up in Lekeitio which has a population of about 7,000 people. Two of her three daughters own houses in Lekeitio as a vacation spot during… Continue reading A Weekend in Lekeitio

It has officially been one week since taking my first steps in Bilbao, Spain. I cannot begin to tell you how fast this week has gone, and all of the landmarks I've been able to see in such a short amount of time. I have finally been able to get into a daily routine. I… Continue reading One Week Down!

I don't even know where to start. I've been off the grid the past few days due to issues with the WiFi connection. WOW, I didn't realize how addicted Americans are to their phones until now! Upon arriving in Spain, I had no means of communication between my family or friends for two solid days.… Continue reading Culture Shock is REAL!!

About 3 weeks ago, I woke up with a tiny bump under my left eyebrow. I had no idea what it was and thought nothing of it. Maybe just an ingrown eyebrow hair, or God forbid - a zit? I went through my day like normal and, of course, I had accidentally scratched the bump.… Continue reading Pre-Departure Chaos?