Spain has been an interesting experience so far with quite the language barrier. I came here to study environmental policy and have zero language skills. Communication has been a struggle but I'm getting by. Spain is so beautiful, especially where I am living, Granada. Granada is in southern Spain right next to the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is also home to the Alhambra, the most visited landmark in Spain. The food in Spain is also amazing. Paella, wine, sangria, churros, ham... and the list goes on. I can not wait to try everything.
I am taking all of my courses in English (thank goodness). I'll be taking environmental politics in the EU, ecosystems in Andalusia, sustainability in the Mediterranean, and Spanish. My classes don't start until October 6, which is super late. I only have about 2 and a half months of class here so it should be exciting and busy! Until classes start I'll just be exploring Granada and eating amazing food. I am also hoping to do a bit of traveling around Europe while I'm here so stay tuned for that!
Last time when I studied abroad I got really homesick. This time I'm not homesick per say (I do miss my family of course) but what I really miss is Africa. Spain is amazing, beautiful, the people are great, and I'm having a lot of fun, but I can't stop thinking about Africa and how much I wish I could be there right now. I may be in Spain but my heart is in Africa. At least now I know that, while I do love to travel, Africa is where I really want to be. I'm sure it will be a great semester even though I am incredibly Africa sick.
I'm going to leave you with a picture of the Alhambra, the palace in Granada with the Sierra Nevada mountains as a backdrop.
Until the next time,
Emily
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