Meet One of Our Study Abroad Peer Advisors: Lucas Ros!

Hi, everyone. My name is Lucas Ros. I’ve been a peer advisor since January, 2018. I’ll be graduating in May 2020 and have aspirations to attend law school after my undergraduate experience. Ideally, I’ll receive a Fulbright scholarship to teach English in Madrid immediately after undergrad and before law school!

I’m originally from Brazil and am working on becoming a polyglot! I currently study Portuguese, Spanish, and French, while also losing myself in philosophy (all types). My hobbies include studying the aforementioned disciplines, exercising, playing Fortnite (it’s still popular as of now), and listening to music while going for a walk. Fortunately, or unfortunately (depending on how you view the world), my unique personality comes from my eccentricities.

As a lover of learning, I’ve studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. While in Spain, I studied culture and language, but also traveled to the beach and to see my family in northern Spain. After Spain, I declared myself a Spanish major, so you can see just how impactful study abroad can be! Obviously, one time just wasn’t enough. I’ll be traveling to Brazil in the summer of 2018 to operationalize my honors thesis and to formally study my native language. Finally, I’ll be applying to study in France during the summer of 2019 to finish up my thesis and solidify my French.

Catedral de Salamanca

Roughly three hours from Madrid awaits Salamanca, an antiquated town with Spain’s oldest university. On the cathedral above, one can see a Gothic-styled architecture that oscillates between time periods. The roofs display different epochs in Spanish history, making for an interesting experience.

“En Asturias, se escancia la sidra.”

From the northernmost province of Spain, Asturias, comes a beverage known as “sidra.” This drink is comparable to cider, which is commonplace in the US. The novelty of “sidra,” however, is found in its preparation. One pours the “sidra” from way overhead, so as to create the most amount of bubbles. “Sidra” never sits as a stand-alone beverage. Rather, it’s meant to be re-poured each time you desire a drink.

El Rastro, Madrid

Madrid hosts a seasonal, but expansive flea market throughout its streets. At the “Rastro,” you’ll find everything from instruments to trading cards. If you’re seeking an immersive experience in Spanish culture, participating in this extraordinary conglomeration of everything Madrid is a must.

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Come meet Lucas and the other peer advisors for a HogsAbroad 101 drop-in session at the Study Abroad House! Come to the office weekdays from 3-5 pm to get all the study abroad basics. Peer advisors are available to help you review your options for study abroad and start searching for a program.