Student Experiences

As someone who has grown up with only an older brother, I was introduced to video games at an incredibly young age. I guess one could say I am quite a veteran. The first game my brother introduced to me was Runescape at the ripe age of 5 years old. When I was 8, my brother let me play on his Minecraft account on the

In August 2023, when I first began my journey of studying abroad, it started with a simple search for science related programs. At the time I had just finished an eight week internship in a laboratory and was at the beginning of my junior year of college, looking for ways to continue advancing my experiences outside of the classroom. I knew I wanted to continue on my path of science and medicine being a Biomedical Science major but I was not sure what opportunities were waiting for me. When I found the program "USA British Contributions to Science and Medicine" I knew whether the title was fate or a coincidence, I couldn't let this opportunity slip by.

Suddenly, my alarm jolts me awake. I glance at the time—9:05 AM! You would think after three weeks here, I would be used to this routine of going into the office at 9:30, especially in such an exciting city. I guess old habits do die hard. I rush to make my bed—a new habit since arriving at my homestay—and check the weather from my balcony. I decide on an outfit, mindful that the office can be chilly due to the lack of heating, a common trait shared among offices in Spain.