¡Una Semana Increíble!
Madrid was so much fun this week! Spain played two more knockout games: one versus Portugal, one versus Belgium. I watched both games in the Plaza de Colón (which they call Plaza Selección for the Spanish national team) right in the heart of Madrid. It was such an amazing experience being around the locals who were very invested in Spain’s performance. And better yet, they won both matches! I’m so excited for the upcoming match versus France and am hoping for another win. My professor gave us a few immersive assignments this week as well which allowed me to really engage with the city! I had to go to a metro stop further away from the city center where I randomly discovered the South Campus of Madrid’s Polytechnic University. It was so interesting to witness the difference between the bustling city near my residencia versus the quieter suburban neighborhood surrounding the Miguel Hernández station. I also had to work up the courage to interview a Madrileño (which took a few attempts), ...
