In this episode, you will hear an interview with Melissa, a Queens College Alumna who studied abroad at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain. Melissa will reminisce on her adventures and discuss the lasting impact of studying abroad, how studying abroad made her grow and impacted her career, the importance of being present and grateful, why you should to travel within the country in which you are studying, and more! *WHAT WE DISCUSSED* -Why Study Abroad? -Why Spain? -How Melissa chose the length of her stay -Scholarships & Money Tips -Classes & Teaching Style -The importance of planning ahead -Culture Shock -Friendship Abroad vs. At Home -Tips for making friends abroad -Melissa’s travels -Her favorite thing about studying abroad -How she grew through her time abroad -How studying abroad has affected her studies/career -Things she wishes she would have done -Her advice to YOU -And more… Our Exchange Program in Spain: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/UPF-Page.aspx *Our Website:* www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad ( http://www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad ) *Instagram:* @QCTravels ( https://www.instagram.com/qctravels/ )