Hello, everyone! My name is Philip Murry, and I'm an International Business major, with a concentration in Economics and a Spanish minor. I'm studying abroad for the first time this spring, spending five months in Madrid, Spain. I went to Europe over Spring Break a few years ago, so at least international travel isn't something completely new for me. But five months? Yeah, that's something I'd never dreamed of.
I'm participating in a direct exchange program with the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). It seems like I'm all on my own; there's no program director, tour guide, or anyone like that to plan my days for me. Talk about independence! Luckily there are a lot of tools at my disposal: at home through the Study Abroad Office, at UC3M in their office for international students, and also through a student-run organization called Erasmus Student Network (ESN). It's great for finding social activities with other students in Madrid and getting discounts all across Europe!
There are a lot of challenges heading my way (and many I've already encountered, but I'm ready to face them! I know I'm going to make some incredible connections and friendships, and I know I've got a lot to learn. But I'll welcome them with open arms!
To make it easier for my friends and family to follow my journey, I set up my own blog that you should see on the right hand side, or you access it here. Experience the best of my travels with me!
