Syracuse University in Madrid – Beyond the Bubble

Gayborhoods of Madrid

April 29, 2019 Leave a comment

Red building with pride flag hanging from balcony

Spain is well-known for being one of the most accepting countries for LGBT+ people. In fact, Madrid hosted World Pride in 2017. As an openly gay man, choosing an accepting study abroad location was a key deciding factor in my choice of locations. Since arriving in Madrid in early January, I have found several occasions to visit the major gayborhood

Stuart in Madrid, Spain

Expectations and First Impressions

March 1, 2019 Leave a comment

I would like to say that I arrived in Spain without fully-formed expectations, but that would not be entirely honest. Before arriving in Madrid I spent hours imagining what it would be like to walk down picturesque streets (such as the ones pictured below) and to eat traditional Spanish dishes like croquetas and paella. Once I decided to spend a

Stuart in Madrid, Spain