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21 Fun Facts About Europe

Posted by admin on March 27, 2015.

Many destinations across Europe are at the top of a lot of students' bucket lists, and with a WSA trip you can make sure you don’t miss out on anything!

There are also some really interesting and strange facts about Europe you probably didn’t know:

• Did you know in Switzerland it is … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Rome // Europe // fun facts // trivia europe // surprising facts // London // Barcelona // Madrid // Belgium /

“Hola, me llamo Shannen”: How to Make International Friends While Studying Abroad

Posted by Andy Steves on February 6, 2015.

“Hola, me llamo Shannen”: How to Make International Friends While Studying Abroad

By: Shannen O'Brien

                If I’ve learned anything from my last semester abroad in Madrid, it’s that at some point (if not already) you feel like you’re a freshman again. Throw in a foreign … More »

Tags: WSA Europe // Study Abroad // Europe // tips // Madrid // 2015 // Weekend Student Adventures

Why everyone should visit their Mother Country(ies)

Posted by Andy Steves on October 7, 2014.

by Shannen O'Brien, Madrid Intern

It’s pretty common for Americans to refer to the US as a melting pot, where many ethnicities and cultures all blend in together. For Americans studying abroad in Europe, there isn’t a more perfect opportunity to visit the country where your ancestors … More »

Tags: Ireland // Spain // Madrid // Dublin // Travel // Study Abroad // heritage // melting pot

¡Viva Espana!

Posted by Intern on November 26, 2013.

Even a sanitation workers' week-long strike cannot hide the beauty and stature of Spain's capital city of Madrid. It's certainly never a welcoming sight when you step out of the metro station into the city centre and come across piles of trash strewn about as if a concert has just taken … More »

Tags: Madrid // Spain // Mercado // food