Roommates

Maria one of our student ambassadors shares how her roommates have enriched her experiences studying abroad. This is a beautiful blog post about how travelling is wonderful, but really it is the people you share it with that make it much more important.

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I’ve been here a few weeks now and I must say that when I decided I wanted to study abroad, I did not take into the consideration that a huge part of my experience here was meeting new people and making new friends.  I have always been shy person so I guess I never thought about what it would be like to have roommates.  My roommates are AMAZING; they are so much fun and so loving and patient. They have definitely made my time here in Salamanca so much more memorable than it already is.  We are all different from each other but that is what makes it so great. We also relate to each other very well because we are all living the same experience, which has made it easier in times when we feel homesick or just miss our familiar surroundings. I would say that if you are planning to study abroad definitely look into share an apartment with other students! It could be one of the best experiences that will last a lifetime!

Trip tip: If you are planning to study abroad or just traveling for a long period of time, make sure you pack the right adapters for any electronics you might have.  For example, if you have a laptop charger with a 3 prong connection, make sure you have an adapter with a 3 prong connection. (also consider the wattage)