{"id":54366,"date":"2025-01-17T06:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T05:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=54366"},"modified":"2025-01-17T06:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T05:14:57","slug":"study-abroad-in-spain-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/study-abroad-in-spain-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad in Spain: 5 Things You Absolutely Have to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

Study abroad in Spain<\/strong> can be an unforgettable experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re going to be studying abroad for a couple of weeks or a few months – or even if you\u2019re just thinking about applying to study abroad – it\u2019s always a good time to think about what you like might do once you\u2019re here. <\/span><\/p>\n

After all, as they say, time flies when you\u2019re having fun! <\/span><\/p>\n

Spain is an incredible country with lots to do, see, and experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

It offers a little bit of everything for all sorts of tastes. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are big bustling modern cities, charming little towns, and everything in between. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve created a list of things you have to do when you study abroad in Spain<\/strong> so you don\u2019t miss out on anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learn some Spanish<\/b><\/h2>\n

Any study abroad experience in Spain<\/strong> is even better if you speak the local lingo. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you only speak a little bit of Spanish, knowing some of the language will help you get more insight into the local culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

It will also help you make new friends during your stay. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are lots of ways to do this<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Beginners can pick up a few new phrases and practice them at a conversation group. <\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced learners could sign up for a class alongside local Spanish students in an area that they\u2019re interested in. <\/span><\/p>\n

Either way, the best way to learn a new language is to have fun while you\u2019re doing it. Relax – you\u2019ve got this! <\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for more tips for how to improve your Spanish<\/strong>? Here are the best ways to learn Spanish<\/a><\/strong>! <\/span><\/p>\n

Visit more than one place in Spain<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the most fascinating things about Spain<\/strong> is that each section of the country has its own unique style and feel. <\/span><\/p>\n

You might be surprised at just how much diversity there is packed into this one country! <\/span><\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t have to mean spending a lot of money or traveling for hours. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are plenty of places to visit near popular study abroad cities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Studying in Madrid<\/a><\/strong>? Take a day trip to Alcal\u00e1 de Henares, birthplace of <\/span>Don Quijote <\/span><\/i>author. <\/span><\/p>\n

Based in Barcelona<\/a><\/strong>? Visit the medieval city of Girona, a<\/span> Game of Thrones<\/span><\/i> filming location. <\/span><\/p>\n

Or how about Sevilla<\/a><\/strong>? Pop on over to either Jerez, famous for its flamenco and sherry, or C\u00f3rdoba, home to some of the most spectacular architecture in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n

You could even visit one of these amazing traditional festivals in Spain<\/strong><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Eat like a local <\/b><\/h2>\n

Food is a cornerstone of Spanish culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Study abroad in Spain<\/strong><\/a> is the perfect chance to enjoy the country\u2019s cuisine first-hand. <\/span><\/p>\n

Start by rounding up a group of friends to go out for tapas<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

This gives you the opportunity to try lots of little tastes of the flavors that make up Spain. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a bonus, tapas are usually affordable (as well as lots of fun). <\/span><\/p>\n

But don\u2019t stop at just tapas. Spain has much, much more to try. <\/span><\/p>\n

Go out for a traditional <\/span>men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/span><\/i> for a reasonably priced three-course meal, or try checking out your local market. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, you can\u2019t forget about sweets either! Did someone say churros? <\/span><\/p>\n

Read more about the foods you have to try in Spain<\/strong><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure your paperwork is in order<\/b><\/h2>\n

OK, this one is a boring one, but it\u2019s also really important. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to double and triple-check all your paperwork requirements for your study abroad program. <\/span><\/p>\n

Moving to another country<\/strong> – even if it\u2019s just for a little while – can be complicated. <\/span><\/p>\n

It would be a shame to have your exciting experience overshadowed by paperwork worries. Check you\u2019ve got everything in order well in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give yourself plenty of time in case something comes up. Make copies of important documents, and consider emailing scans of them to yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

And then – have fun on your study abroad trip knowing that all the boring stuff is taken care of! <\/span><\/p>\n

Need help with the procedure? We know it\u2019s complicated. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our super experienced team is here to help you any step of the way if you need it. Get in touch if you need help, from visas<\/a><\/strong> to housing<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Get out of your comfort zone<\/b><\/h2>\n

Study abroad can be a really fun experience, but it can also be really challenging at times. You\u2019ll learn and grow a lot. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because you\u2019ll already be out of your comfort zone, why not jump on the opportunity to really stretch your wings? <\/span><\/p>\n

Sign up for a class you\u2019re interested in, take a trip to that place you\u2019ve been dreaming of, say hi to somebody new at your local caf\u00e9 – whether it\u2019s something big or small, this is your chance to go for it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Try lots of new things. What have you go to lose? <\/span><\/p>\n

It might feel a bit weird at first, but trust us. You might just find something new that you love! <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re experts on all things Spain and study abroad. I<\/span><\/p>\n

f you have any questions about your study abroad in Spain<\/strong>, make sure to let us know. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to help make sure you have an amazing time! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Study abroad in Spain can be an unforgettable experience. Whether you\u2019re going to be studying abroad for a couple of weeks or a few months – or even if you\u2019re just thinking about applying to study abroad – it\u2019s always a good time to think about what you like might do once you\u2019re here. After […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":54379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2054],"tags":[1602,1705,1740],"class_list":["post-54366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-study-in-spain","tag-spain","tag-study-abroad","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/124"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54366"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63971,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54366\/revisions\/63971"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}