Tell us about you!
Where are you studying abroad?
Madrid, Spain
How did you choose your study abroad location?
Had you been out of the country before studying abroad and did you speak the language?
No, I had not been out of the country. I was at an intermediate level in Spanish going into the program. I am minoring in Spanish, so I came to Madrid partially to improve my fluency.
Did you plan anything ahead of time?
What are your best tips for studying abroad with food allergies?
What airline did you fly? How did you handle accommodations and airplane food?
Where did you live and how were meals handled?
What were your favorite spots in Madrid?
Mercadona: Everything was clearly labeled on the packaging, so it was very easy to see what items were safe for me and which was not. The store was also very clean.
Manero Madrid: Waitstaff is very helpful and friendly. While I did not eat here, I was able to get a drink here. I would feel comfortable asking staff questions about other menu items, including cocktails and food, in the future.
Supermercados Dia: While not as a large selection as other grocery stores, Día is also very well organized and does a great job at labeling all of their products clearing. Their products also have clear labels for items without gluten or milk products.
What other places have you visited?
I went to Dublin and Rome! My favorite spots outside of Madrid were The Abbey Tavern and Buddy Veggy Restaurant Café.
