ALBA Study Abroad, Barcelona

When the opportunity to study abroad presented itself through a generous scholarship donation from the Alba Study Abroad Program, I took up the opportunity with conviction, packed my bags, and traveled across the world to a country I knew would challenge everything I thought I knew about the world. My mission in studying abroad was to gain the much needed global perspective, intercultural literacy, worldliness, and Spanish language fluency that many employers in the workforce value. Basically, I wanted to have a competitive edge and upper hand in my job search endeavors. But apart from all of this I was also curious about the world, the different existing societies, languages, and customs. I had always been fascinated with these variables.

What inspired you to travel abroad?

When I first came in contact with ALBA, I saw a small enterprise with infinite possibilities and a great team already in place. I was also very interested in the idea of working in an environment surrounded by young and curious students.

I wanted to go abroad to experience a different way of life. I wanted something new and exciting and felt that going to a completely foreign place with a new language would be exactly what I was looking for. I’ve loved traveling my whole life and I knew that studying and living in a new country would be an immersive alternative to staying in the U.S. to finish my degree.