The beginning of my aborad journey has been nothing short of amazing. From the people, to the food, to the city, I have yet to be underwhelmed. At this point, I haven’t sat through too many lectures, but I can already tell I am going to learn a lot. Our Spanish professor is very well-spoken and has much real-world experience and it is very interesting to hear about history from a different perspective. The food here is what has really brightened my experience. I have been trying to try something new every day and have really enjoyed it. From the nicest restaurants to the small cafes, the food is spectacular. Beyond just the food though, the city, in general, is beautiful. The small details on every statue or monument are dazzling. One of the things we have already done that I really liked was the trip to Port Authority. The whole class was taken to the Port Authority where we got to hear a great presentation and then got taken on a tour through all of Port Barcelona, getting to hear all about its markets and future plans. I think that trip really put into perspective just how much work goes into producing the lives we live. We also had a class trip to Montserrat, which was very interesting. Luckily enough, we got to take a tour of the whole monastery and then had the privilege of attending mass. Even though my Spanish is not great it was still very cool to sit through and experience the service in that place. Another part of the trip I really enjoyed was the tour through the gothic quarter. The rich and beautiful history there was amazing to see in person. I am very excited for the rest of my trip and all of the company visits, lectures, and dinners yet to come!
