by Rebeca Becdach Every week night I take a ten-minute walk from the Paco de Lucia metro station to my home after work. The air is crisp and cold; it is late at night so there are only a few people coming out of the metro. My walk begins with […]
Tufts 1+4 Spain
1 I’m one of the most indecisive people I know, so my recent spontaneity is slightly surprising if viewed objectively. However, my indecision seems to have taken the back burner ever since I decided to do 1+4. It only resurfaces every once in a while when I’m editing a picture or […]
My 1+4 Story: Erica DeBarge
1 by Erica DeBarge Dear Spain, Is it possible to miss you even though I have three months more? The inherent kindness of strangers—their naturally open, welcoming, and talkative nature. The terrazas—why would anyone eat inside when the weather in Madrid is almost always beautiful, sunny, and breezy? The winter sunsets […]
Love Letter
“This experience has been incredible. I have learned so many things about Spanish culture, food, history etc. from talking to my fellow teachers at the school or the kids who are always eager to talk to a tall, blonde Americano. Everyone has been very welcoming to me and always helps […]
My 1+4 Story: Evan Robison
“I could not be happier that I took a year for myself between high school and college. It’s not that I didn’t feel ready for college, but that now, I really know how to engage and appreciate my experience here. My bridge year taught me about my passions and gave […]
My 1+4 Story: Madeline Weir
This is 1+4 alumnus Justin Mejia: Justin was a Spain fellow in 2015-2016, and wrote this at the conclusion of his bridge-year: “This Bridge year was the best thing that could have happened after graduating high school. Being able to explore new and amazing places while making a difference was […]