Anna Matthews

Anna Matthews

Anna Matthews is a 21-year-old English Literature and Spanish student at the University of Leeds. She is currently undertaking and Erasmus study placement at the Universidad de Alcalá, just north of Madrid.

How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
I wish I had realized the importance of exploring sooner during my time away.
The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption. 
Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime. 
Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
My tips for learning about your new city solo. 
Sometimes, not wanting to travel is more than just "cold feet."

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