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17 Signs You Studied Abroad in Spain

Delicious sangria, endless nightlife and beautiful beards—Spain is an awesome place. Here are some definite signs that you studied abroad in this amazing country.

1. You ate churros and chocolate no matter the time of day.

2. Your pregame was likely a bottle of wine.

3. You didn’t go out until midnight…

4. …and didn’t come home until the wee hours of the morning.

5. You know that menu del día is the best lunch deal to ever exist.

6. You ate paella as often as you could.

7. The sangria never let you down…

8. …and neither did the men.

9. “Vale” became an important word in your vocabulary.

10. Even if you couldn’t understand the music, it still made you want to dance.

11. You spent at least a weekend exploring Barcelona.

12. You saw at least one soccer game.

13. You fully embraced the culture of siestas.

14. You saw enough cathedrals to never want to see another again.

15. The Spanish people were almost always better dressed than you were.

16. You learned the hard way that “Café Americano” is nothing like American coffee.

17. You think about it all the time and can’t believe it’s over.

What do you miss most about Spain, collegiettes?

Rachel graduated from the Honors College at James Madison University in May 2017 and is pursuing a career in the media/PR industry. She majored in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in journalism and minored in Spanish and Creative Writing. She loves spending time with friends and family, traveling, and going to the beach.