“Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad?
Studying at Berklee College of Music’s Valencia Campus has been one of the best decisions of my life. Over the past four months, the experience has been incredibly formative, pushing me to draw on skills I’ve built over the years while challenging me to grow in new ways.
From making lifelong friends and performing in marching bands to navigating life on a tight budget, this journey has been both eye-opening and inspiring.
Through my series, I want to share the realities of studying abroad alongside the highlights.
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London, UK
Although the USD to GBP conversion rate proved brutal, London proved to be one of the most eventful cities.
Pisa, Italy
Making new friends from Belgium and the Netherlands at a hostel here opened my mind to a whole new world.
Assisi, Italy
The hospitality of Filipinos is affirmed here; however, another occurrence forces me to reflect on my identity as a Filipino-American…
Rome, Italy
Spending Holy Week here during the Jubilee Year was one of the most blessed experiences of my life.
Barcelona, Spain
Challenged by high prices and ticket reservations, I learned the ultimate lesson in choice and patience.
Valencia, Spain
For four months, this place became my home base — the location of Berklee, the meeting ground for Fallas.
Madrid, Spain
My first city to visit abroad after Valencia, and the first true test of my tourism skills.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Behind the cheapest Get Your Guide excursions were hidden costs waiting somewhere else…
My Current Blog Posts: Study Abroad Series (COMING SOON!)
A Home Away From Home
This is an arc about me coming to terms with my Filipino identity in Spain, the UK, and Italy.
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Fourth of July on Steroids
In full immersion with Valencian culture, I play in a local marching band and watch the city unleash endless fireworks, dancing, and music.
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Signal? Never Heard of Her.
My stubbornness has me navigating Europe with NO eSIM. The consequences are endless. This is a story of how I adapt.
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Security!
Knowing Spanish would have been very useful… lessons learned the hard way in day-to-day life abroad.
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Berklee’s Hidden Gem
How I utilized the campus to the best of my ability.
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Marching in a Foreign Country
The ultimate test on my skills from high school.
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