Introduction

For my first post, I thought I would give everyone a general overview.

I´m studying abroad in Madrid, Spain this semester. Yes, I am studying abroad for my last semester of college which is a bit unorthodox, but since I waited, I am going to have the easiest semester abroad and don´t have to worry about fitting in an internship for the summer when I get back! I´m also staying an additional week and a half after my semester ends to travel more and just relax. Maybe I'll go check out the beaches of Spain since I'll be there through the end of June.

Speaking of weather, did you know its 43 degrees in Madrid right now? That's over 30 degrees warmer than here! I leave this cold and go to Spain tomorrow morning, January 23rd. I have booked a hostel for my first night in Spain because believe it or not, I don´t have a place to live yet! I decided that I wanted to stay in an apartment and in order to do that you really need to wait to get one until you are actually there and can go looking. So, one of the other 3 girls from U of I that are studying abroad is going to be my roommate and we will look on Monday.

As for contacting me once I am there, I won't be using my American cell phone as I'm sure you guessed. I'm going to use gchat to keep in touch with people back in the states, so feel free to send me a message at kelly.boger@gmail.com anytime!

I'll make another post once I am in Madrid and have place to live. Keep your fingers crossed!