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Why Choose Madrid? |
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| The Spanish lifestyle is the envy of many worldwide. Afternoon siestas, late dinners, and nights that straddle the fence of morning help to define this vibrant society. However, this repertoire only rides along the surface of its cultural, historical, and artistic depth. Just in the past century, Spain has experienced drastic political changes including civil war, subjugation to decades of fascist rule until the late 1970s, and most recently a turn-around election that overwhelmingly brought in a Socialist party government. Madrid is the capital city and thus a kind of epicenter of activity in this rambunctious nation. |
| Some language teachers suggest that reading comic strips is a good way to learn vocabulary from context. Well, the art in Madrid can be studied in a similar way, it can be found on buildings, places of business, plazas, and other public places throughout the city. It is also always a pleasure to visit one of Madrid's many galleries and museums, or sit upon one of its higher points of elevation and imagine Madrid for yourself. In order to get a full picture, visit its flea markets, parks, terrazas, cafes and campuses. Read how a conglomeration of myths and history gave the city its symbol - a she-bear nuzzling a strawberry tree - while sitting near the very statue. |
| So whether you are going for the art, the nightlife, the architecture, the tapas, or to visit the surrounding Castilian provinces to sneak a peek at the royals, Madrid is sure to satisfy the adventurous student. It is perfectly located at the heart of the Iberian Peninsula and thus a train ride or short airplane ride to destinations both inside Spain and the rest of Europe. However, Madrid is dynamic and exciting enough to keep someone quite busy figuring out the different styles and eras of the city's structures and decorum, learning the local lingo, or hunting down the best paella. It is a unique pleasure to enjoy this friendly city. The more you learn both before you arrive and irreplaceably during your stay, the greater the appreciation and enrichment you will gain from your study abroad experience. |
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