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What It’s Like To Meet In A Study Abroad Advisor’s Office With Julio Castro

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Julio Castro Study Abroad

“I always tell students that studying abroad was the most defining thing of my college experience” — Julio Castro 

I love when I have study abroad advisors on the show because they do a good job of getting students to take the plunge and study abroad.

This episode is no different.

Julio did a great job of recollecting his time of Spain and Germany, respectively. He also reminisced about transitioning into his own job while he was still studying abroad, which is a very real concern for lots of students who study abroad towards the end of their college careers.

SHOW NOTES

  • What was going through Julio’s head prior to leaving for Spain [2:02]
  • Why Julio picked to study abroad in Spain and Germany [3:43]
  • The added travel that comes with Julio’s position as a study abroad advisor [6:45]
  • What it’s like to miss a flight while you study abroad [8:22]
  • Remembering the currywurst  [9:20]
  • How studying abroad changed Julio’s life [10:53]
  • Why Julio chose the college he did (this is as good of reason as any) [12:46]
  • Becoming and Instagram [14:08]
  • Advice to those who are thinking about studying abroad [15:25]

If everyone spent a semester overseas there would be no wars — Unkown

 

Getting Lost, Sippin Sangria, and Studying Abroad in Alcalá de Henares with Lexa & Caroline

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Lexa & Caroline Study Abroad

“One week, being in another country, you’re going to forget about what everyone else is doing in the U.S., and you’re going to be having so many of your own adventures that you’re not going to be homesick at all.” — Lexa & Caroline (@sippin_sangria)

This interview couldn’t have come at a better ⏰.

Why?

Because I just wrote a post about making lifelong friends abroad and Lexa Muehlbauer and Caroline ZuHone have done exactly that.

It’s really a great story, too:

They were at the same school and didn’t know each other; they went abroad, and then they did. A website ensued, and the rest is history.

If you’re looking to learn Spanish, get lost, make friends, or start a travel blog you should listen to what these two have to say. We also get into what you should do after you graduate.

I’m so glad I was able to get them on the show.

“I’m not lost, I’m just exploring”

SHOW NOTES

  • Meeting in a small town outside of Madrid 👭 [1:55]Butler Blue
  • Deciding to study abroad with a faculty-led program in Spain 📓 [2:56]
  • Cultural learning with Spanish host families and TV 📺 [5:41]
  • Spanish-speaking program geared towards English-speaking students 💬 [7:47]
  • Making friends at pubs for international students 🍻 [9:22]
  • European travels every three-day weekend 🚠 [10:48]
  • Bonding through mountain misadventures in Barcelona 🗻 [11:52]
  • Amazing host mom chefs providing a fresh Mediterranean diet 🍳 [13:54]
  • Post-travel studies and career-paths 💵 [15:16]
  • Butler University’s small-campus vibe and other pros 🏡 [17:28]
  • Media recommendations 👩‍💻 [18:58]

Fall Into The Gap (Year) [Infographic]

*So given the niche of my podcast I’d like to preface this infographic with my two cents:

There are dozens of blog posts similar to the infographic below and I think it’s absolute b.s. to not take into account that you’re probably in debt at this point in your life, and ‘traipsing around Europe’ is probably the last thing on your mind. It makes sense to take a gap year if you do it tactfully.

Head on over to Sippin Sangria to see how Lexa & Caroline did it.

Lexa & Carline Adventures

Mediterranean Diet Video 

How (and why) To Go Abroad After You Graduate With Corinne Kenny

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Corinne Kinney in Grenada, Spain

“I’ve never had a student come back saying they regret studying abroad, but I have met with multiple students saying that they regret not studying abroad.” – Corinne Kenny

Currently a graduate assistant at UW – Lacrosse, Corinne studied abroad in Granada, Spain; one of the many hidden, beautiful cities in Europe that you’ve never heard of, and she absolutely loved it.

How much ❤️ you ask?

After she returned from her trip and graduated, she actually returned to Spain to work in Madrid for 11 months. This is something I regret not doing myself…It’s the story everyone yearns for, but you rarely see play out. But in Corinne’s, case we actually get to listen to what transpired.

The first time around, Corinne studied abroad through a program called Sol Education Abroad, which focuses on Spanish language immersion. So if you’re serious about learning Spanish, I’d recommend checking them out.

If you’re reading this, I’m imploring you to listen to this one in its entirety as it may very well change the trajectory of your career, and ultimately your life.

“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

SHOW NOTES

  • Teaching English in Spain while immersed in the Spanish language 👩‍🏫 [1:27]
  • Falling in love with Grenada right off the plane 🌅 [5:32]
  • Intensive language studies and volunteer teaching 🎓 [9:13]
  • Siestas after lunch breaks 😴[11:38]University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
  • Traveling around Europe and staying with family in Norway 🧭👨‍👨‍👧 [12:42]
  • Scrambling to fix a missed flight to Ireland 🛩 [13:51]
  • Fried eggplant with honey and longing for tapas 🥟 [15:51]
  • Working in Madrid through CIEE for 11 months 👩‍💻 [17:58]
  • Recommendations and final quotes 🙌 [22:50]

Corinne Kinney teaching Spain

5 Reasons To Take A Gap Year After College [Infogrpahic]

Corinne Kinney in London