Challenges while studying abroad

I haven’t had any real challenges with the language or the new culture. The only thing that I really suffered from was being sick. On my first full day in Spain I had two ear infections and a throat infection. I arrived two days early and stayed in Madrid, therefore I went to the emergency room by myself. One thing that I love about Spain is that medical visits are free and everyone in the hospital was so kind. The only thing I had to pay for was the medicine. At the end of the second week I also caught pink eye, I know, I was a mess. I recommend while studying abroad, you need to talk to your group leader the second you feel bad. They will help you and take you to a doctor. Me being sick didn’t have anything to do with being in Spain, only that I had bad luck. If you have issues with the language or adjusting to the culture, have some patience and you will become accustomed.