It's been real Granada!

Spain gave me a lot of memories that I will not forget! There are so many things I've done here that I would never be able to do in the states.

Be willing to try new food! I wouldn't be willing to try new food as easy as I was here in Spain because in the States, we have the option to what we eat.  In Spain, they have specialties and you should be open to trying it because 1. You really don't have any other options, and 2. It's part of being in a new country and experiencing what the country has to offer.

Embrace the nature here! If you're a park lover, the parks here are not the same in the states, and are truly worth sitting/running/walking/studying in! The parks here have so many things you can do here, and the vibe given there is so tranquil, yet live and thrilling. 

 If you don't like hiking, don't worry! I don't either, but its possible to make it worth wild! Just be a funny person, and complain the whole time :) If you have people laughing, you're less likely to be worrying about the hike itself, and more about the conversation you're having throughout the hike. Another method is realizing the incredible view you'll receive when you make it to the top.

Visit Africa! Or another part of Spain! It's truly an experience to already be abroad, but explore while you're able to. Africa was a very humbling and nice experience, and I would assume all the others who went to other parts of Spain can say the same. Another thing to do is make sure you're making new friends while you're out in Spain. There may be opportunities to meet other people not in your same program, so use it to talk to others!

When given the option to drink this water, decline! It's good for you, but not many people like the taste of it. It's described as a tonic water taste with a penny aftertaste. Unless you love tonic water, you may not like this. 

Wear the proper clothing when you're in Spain and remember that its hot and it barely rains.  Don't pack too much, and make sure that you bring the right type of clothes. Gym clothes are nice to wear when you're working out, but restrict it to that.  The style here is very different and you may get looks as if you're American if you have clothing similar to gym clothes or over-relaxed apparel. 

Lastly, do not get obsessed with the wifi and the necessity of it! It will truly make your time here horrible when you don't have it. Just embrace the time you get tot be out the country, and begin to realize that the people in the states will still be there, but you being in another country won't be promised.

Use these tips and you should be fine! Adios Granada.