Abby is a Mathematical Sciences major! She studied abroad in Winter 2025 on the Univeristy Study in Spain - Universidad Carlos III de Madrid program.
Don't Forget To Pack: Sneakers that are cute but also good for walking and any toiletries items you can't get abroad
Best Left At Home: Excess comfy clothes and loungewear
Best Eats in the Area: Tko tacos: €1 street style tacos
Favorite Local Activity: People watching by the royal palace
Where to Study: Lots of greats coffee shops that have cowork spaces
Must-Try Local Dish: Croquetas and horchata
Best Photo Op: 360 rooftop of the RIU by gran via
Your Biggest Fail: Not taking enough day trips to regional places in Spain
Buy This: Buy postcards from everywhere you visit and write your memories on the back.
Not That: Any expensive restaurant, there's always good street food or a small local place that's better and cheaper
Most Interesting Class: Latin America in a Post Colonial Perspective
Best Part of the Program: The CEA sponsored trip to Seville
Unforgettable Weekend Trips: Porto Portugal, Santorini Greece, and Tenerife Canary Islands
Bonus Pro-Tip/s: Take advantage of the public transportation since Madrid has an amazing Metro system
Our 3-Minute Travel Guide series is inspired by the University of California's Education Abroad Program's (UCEAP) blog.
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