Study Abroad Bloggers

Study Abroad Bloggers' Blogs!

We here at Abroad Bloggers love to see the personal travel blogs of language students studying abroad.  Keeping your own blog is a great way to stay in touch with your friends and family, educate others about your location, and have a virtual scrapbook for the future!

Here are some of our favorites:

Allison in Bolivia

AmeriSpan Guest Bloggers

Karen's Travel Adventures

StudyAbroad Blogs

 

Christmas in Spain

Much like the USA, Spain starts to feel the Christmas cheer as early as November.  Many nations have a Christian population and their own religious and secular Christmas traditions.  Spain, whose population is largely Catholic, has many unique ways of celebrating this time of year - which lasts nearly a month!  Studying abroad in Spain close to Christmas time would be a truly breathtaking experience, and here's why!

Finding a Foreign Language Dictionary

While studying abroad in an unfamiliar place, a foreign dictionary or phrasebook can be your best friend.  Here, we've compiled a few tips for finding a dictionary that is clear and most useful:

iFeliz dia de los Muertos!

Today is the Day of the Dead, or "Dia de los Muertos" in Mexico and among Mexican immigrants.  It is a colorful and very unique holiday with indigenous roots.  Modern Mexicans often pay tribute to their deceased relatives and ancestors on this date, and offerings ("ofertas") are typically made.  This is a fun holiday to experience for those studying Spanish in Mexico.

 Often, families will clean and festoon the graves of their loved ones with flowers, food, toys, and even tequila!  Some will construct shrines and memorials in their home, often with Catholic adornments like crucifixes or virgin Mary statuettes.  Friends and family alike will recall fun stories and memories of their loved ones, and sometimes parades are held.

 

Gaudi's Architecture in Barcelona, Spain

While studying Spanish in Barcelona, you may enjoy delicious food, learn to dance, shop, or relax at the beach, but whatever you do, it is imperative that you see the breathtaking work of architect Antoni Gaudi.  Gaudi's most famous work is showcased here, and even those who usually lack an interest in examining architecture will marvel at his unique and organic structures.

Gaudi was native to Spain and loosely affiliated with the Art Nouveau movement.  He was a devout Catholic, and spent the majority of his career designing churches and estate houses.  He was inspired by the forms of nature and often imitated its curves and vibrant colors in his work, and is now regarded as one of the most unique architects who ever lived.

 

5 Fun Things To Do in Chiang Mai

If you're itching to study Thai away from the hustling and bustling capital city of Bangkok, then Chiang Mai may be for you!  Chiang Mai is a popular destination for world travelers due to its diverse population and colorful attractions, yet offers plenty of opportunity to find both innner and outer peace!  Here we've compiled five of our favorite things to do while we're in Chiang Mai:

Study French in Nice This Winter

Do you live in an area that suffers through a less-than-enjoyable winter each year?  AllStudyAbroad feels your pain!  But there are solutions to your cold-weather blues that you might not be aware of - especially if you want to study French in France - not Spanish in Latin America.  Nice is a great option for those wanting to immerse themselves in the French language in a relaxed atmosphere.

Polish in Krakow

Krakow, Poland is a charming city with lots of history and plenty of things to do.  If you enjoy discovering historical artifacts and architecture while exploring a metropolitan area untainted by high volumes of tourists, than you may want to study Polish in Krakow!

 

 

 

 

Spanish in Málaga: European Paradise

You may have heard of Málaga in passing - often in movies and books, we hear about prominent Europeans vacationing or having a summer house there.  The town is indeed popular with tourists throughout the Iberian peninsula as well as the rest of the continent.  But did you know that it is also a great location or studying Spanish and immersing yourself in Spanish culture?  Málaga's summer lasts from April to November - which for many people is convincing on its own!

 

 

 

Study German and Celebrate Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest is nigh, and there has never been a better time to study German in Germany or else plan an Oktoberfest of your own!  The Euro has fallen, which makes it more inexpensive for North Americans to travel to Europe, and Oktoberfest is a world-renowned beer-drinking celebration that you've truly got to see to believe!

Traditionally running the last three days of September and ending on October 3rd, Octoberfest is recognized around the world but has its roots in Munich, Germany.