A *real* week in my life as a study abroad student in Cádiz, Spain

[@KiaraMadisen]

Hope you guys enjoy seeing my day to day life as I study abroad in Spain! I'm back in America now and if you want to keep up with my current adventures (including a v exciting trip soon) follow me on instagram @kiaramadisen 😊 Link in the description! Where would you guys love to travel to?

[@moonlitmoss_]

I wanna go to Greece 💕

[@angelicaramoutar7926]

Budapest, Hungry

[@nothandotshuma]

Haven’t answered one of your questions in a while haha - I’m planning on travelling to either Greece or Cyprus on my next summer break😊.

[@moonlitmoss_]

@@nothandotshuma OMG LUCKYY Greece is my dream travel destination

[@moonlitmoss_]

@@nothandotshuma just subbed to ur channel and I love it 💕💕💕💕💕💕 can we support eachother?

[@isaml9462]

The fact that i'm from Cádiz makes this video 100 times better.

[@KiaraMadisen]

wow you're so lucky!!

[@frttotojuju9712]

Holà Isa ! Do you have any tips about Cadíz ? How to get an appartement ? Where ? I will be there next year for my Erasmus!

[@sano75]

I was in El Puerto de Santa Maria, for two weeks,(Hace muchos años), the same reason,, studying spanish and hade Dance Classes (4h Spanish + 2h Sevillanas per day) I loved it and will do it again,, soon I hope :)

[@sarahlin77]

When you're bilingual and actually understand every little part of this video, including the conversation in the background about el gato de los vecinos lol love you Kara! I'm always enjoying your vlogs 💜 hope you get to learn and have fun as much as you can!

[@charmsy2010]

The cat something the vaccine idk 😂

[@Yours_Truly_Rima]

@@charmsy2010 *the neighbors' cat

[@rebekahe945]

Spain is gorgeous. I want to visit there so bad. Hope you had fun studying abroad there!! 💛💕

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yes it sure is :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@luciasaenzm]

I live in Spain and I assure you that the best place to visit are the Canary Islands!

[@Fu_Mao]

@@luciasaenzm Not a bad place, for sure. We're so lucky because we have plenty of amazing places for living but not for working hahaha. An andalusian from Netherlabds!

[@fr.jimwatersfranciscanprie7187]

Glad to find someone who discovered Cadiz.. I was in Uni in London back in the ‘70’s when in agony from constant rain and chill I suddenly went to Cadiz.. fell in love with it.. returned to do a freelance photo assignment I somehow arranged. Found a professor leading students in researching Roman ruins. You really captured the true delight of Cadiz.. really presented the feeling.. sounds, your impressions were such that I felt it deep. Must say you have a wonderful style.. music moves it all along.. your video reveals the inner glow of the city.. honestly I could see you doing this as your life’s work. Editing is on point!! Oh.. you would love learning Tango in Argentina.. I was there during the Falklands War.. at night would visit Tango clubs.. wow.. so full of emotion and beauty. Keep up the beautiful work.. 😎

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks so much for your genuine comment! Glad you had a great time here too :)

[@adelasamchezarribas5216]

It's my birth place and I love it!

[@TooMuchMiracle]

This is so beautiful ugh I’m seriously hoping that I can go to study abroad in the fall next year to Spain. You make it look so fun and breathtaking!

[@helenasaanchez]

I’m from Spain, and I love your videos about Spain. Ojalá te encante España 💘

[@matthewlutz3313]

Spain is wonderful. Have fun studying abroad.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you!

[@PB-bt9eu]

Hi! My whole family is from Cadiz. Cadiz is a small city in the south of Spain, it is so so close to Morocco by ship. The city is kind of poor but it has a rich history and really beautiful constructions! It is so nice to be there. The air just smells different

[@elenagarrido6727]

I'm actually from Spain and Cadiz is not poor. There is a big gap between the rich and the poor (the rich are really rich and the poor really poor) and then a few middle class people.

[@nachosalas6101]

And in cadiz are the best hachis because las gomas pasan mucho por hay

[@josephmurphy3876]

I studied at the same university this past June (2019) and did a lot of the same stuff you did. Was missing cadíz and this video brought back a lot of memories, thanks!

[@sammck1235]

I did a week exchange in Cadiz last year and it was incredible! I did the same surfing lesson at the same beach aha! Hope you're having/had a great time! And I struggled so much with adjusting to the meal times! I was constantly hungry 😂❤

[@tennisbabexox]

I studied abroad this time last year in Barcelona and this video is making me super nostalgic! Thank you for this vid!

[@joan6839]

Records desde Barcelona!!

[@claudiagonzalezmartinez4702]

I love how you enjoy the little things! I’m so glad you liked Spain so much 😊 I’m actually from Asturias (in the north), where the weather is not that nice but it’s beautiful too and the food is so good 😋

[@Clarissa_Pineiro]

I’ve always wanted to study abroad, I love learning all about other cultures and places!!! 💕

[@brianyoung7246]

Omg ! I just got my entire life watching your video. I did the same program at UCA back in 2013 and I miss it all the time. I almost shed a thug tear when you literally walked past my host's door (around Plaza de Catherdral) . Even some of the stuff you brought up made me think of soo many memories (Going home for lunch, the helado place in Plaza De Cathedral, and my classes that were right off the beach.) I don't know if you're still there but I wonder if Aki Te Quiero and those other strip of nightclubs are there. I always try to explain to my friends that in Cadiz; the ppl don't go out to the clubs until 1-1:30am . I hope you had a good time and just like someone else said take it all in because I wish they had abroad-work programs for adults lol .

[@KiaraMadisen]

That's so cool! I remember being so surprised at how late people go out here too...blows my mind lol 😂

[@TheCheap27]

Oh my GOODNESS!! this is crazy but i studied abroad in Cádiz and stayed in El Puerto de Santa María as well about 5 years ago!! it was so great to see the cities again. i miss it so. thank you for sharing 😁

[@KiaraMadisen]

no way! So fun! 😊

[@brianyoung7246]

I know right !!! I did the same program in 2013 and stayed in Plaza de Catherdral (Old Cadiz) . This video made me miss it soo much .

[@thischannelispointless]

Wow is all I can say, haven't always been here but for the past 4 years i've been watching your videos and I am so proud of you Kiara! Your channel has grown SO much you deserve every single sub. I remember you at your 10k mark, and now you're studying abroad in Spain?!?!! AAAAHH! enjoy your year girly! So happy for you ❤️ make it the best

[@KiaraMadisen]

wow I cannot thank you enough for following along my journey i seriously makes me so happy! Love ya so much 💕

[@pandora3825]

OMG!!! Yo vivo en Cadizzz 😂❤️🇪🇸

[@ranwaalsheikh5105]

This is so incredibly well shot, I loved it

[@KiaraMadisen]

So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@adelehattrup4834]

I love you soooooo much. All of your content is so entertaining I could watch you for hours and never get bored!

[@sheenavestil682]

Hope you enjoyed as well Kiara. Sunbathing is always fun Happy 239k 👏🏻

[@RobertRod818]

I'm loving your experience in Cádiz, Spain.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@EricReprid]

💛💛

[@KiaraMadisen]

❤️❤️

[@danutaaxo]

Wow, such a beautiful place💕

[@KiaraMadisen]

I was in awe 😍

[@elisabethadams1531]

Oh my goodness, the views!!! So glad you had such an awesome experience!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks!

[@Melitaanahi]

Im so excited for your back to school videos

[@KiaraMadisen]

Oh yeah many are headed your way!

[@annkathriin3583]

Loved this video so much! I was so excited to see what you were up to in Spain 😍

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yay! So glad you liked it!

[@nea4531]

your videos make us feel like we're part of it 😍 waiting for your new adventures kiara ❤

[@artercht9634]

I lived in Cadiz the past year. So weird to see you there. And also to see the building were I lived, it was Plaza San Antonio. Hope you're gonna enjoy your time there !

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww that is my fav plaza! So cool!

[@BrokenHeart-ot4ou]

I’m from Spain and I’m really happy you enjoyed it 💜

[@KiaraMadisen]

That's so cool!

[@alessialisa]

Loved this vlog and I love Spain! I was just on holiday in Calella it’s more up north but stunning aswell🥰

[@evelynh7188]

Wow this was amazing to see since I used to live in chipiona Spain and would go to Cadiz all of the time❤️ I miss Spain so much😢I hope you have an amazing time!

[@sincerelyashby6218]

Was waiting for an update spain looks beautiful! !

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thank you!

[@camillem.290]

I was just there a week ago. I love that I recognize where you are. It’s an amazing and beautiful place

[@admirbarucija2018]

I hope you had a good time during your study abroad!! ❤️ It’s truly a one of a kind experience

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you! ❤️

[@admirbarucija2018]

Kiara Madisen You’re welcome! ❤️

[@carmencachon474]

I’m Spanish and I have subscribed to your channel for almost two years, so when I saw this video I was super excited! It’s really funny watching my country from your point of view, some stuff that look normal to me are super different for you!! Hope you liked Cadiz 💛

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh so fun! I LOVED Cadiz! ❤️

[@dd-lz3md]

i hope you had an amazing time here in cadiz 💕

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks I did!

[@katecooksey3212]

Hope you have a great time in Spain! You are a great smart independent young woman! 💞❤️🤩

[@richardspain8973]

Wow - what an experience you had ☺ cant wait to get back home.

[@TayanaZook]

WHO ELSE LOVES KIARA BTW I'm a KZbinr too!

[@KiaraMadisen]

aww thanks 💕

[@puppyplayzyaz2533]

TAYANA ZOOK TAYANA ZOOK TAYANA ZOOK yes I’m still doing this HEYYYY!

[@nadiakaym9547]

Kiara you are just 🙌🏼😍 love your videos!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww ily ❤️

[@phoebe6302]

YESSSS I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@KiaraMadisen]

Phoebe yay the wait is over 👏🏻

[@tildalevitt6691]

I’m currently an English high school student, but once I leave, I wanna study college in Spain. I love Spain and the views. I’m super nervous to go on my own, but it’s what I wanna do :)

[@aria6709]

Heyy omg me too, have you been looking at any good study abroad programmes? i'm from England too!

[@tildalevitt6691]

@@aria6709 not yet! I’m still looking into it!! Wouldn’t it be amazing though, such a great memory to have! Spain is so lush 🥰

[@naya-ns5ix]

OMG Yess!!! This is what I needed! Thank you so much for the amazing content. ❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

So glad you liked it! Thank you so so much for watching!

[@jordangreen611]

....Please take me next time you go to Spain it looks absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@Amwvnaa]

I loved watching this!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Amina Mohd so happy to hear! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@pelayocampeador3896]

I don't know how I ended up in your channel, but you literally passed by my home haha. I hope you had a great time in Cádiz, la tacita de plata

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh that's so crazy! KZbin suggestions must be very accurate haha! Cádiz was amazing :)

[@laralazaro6335]

Yo alegro de que te esté gustando españa, Cádiz es muy bonito!

[@srblack8403]

mi ciudad hahah nice video in La Tacita de Plata, viva la siesta!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

❤️👏🏼

[@soph.i.c9792]

Just found your channel, I really like it and it's inspired me to do something similar! x

[@Nat-Green]

Soph.I.C same

[@eliseauthor]

Ive been thinking of studying spanish online! Its like an extra smthg I wanna try this year without telling anyone

[@nisrinetyb]

you just did

[@carolglezvgas]

I live there and im really happy to see this 💕

[@thoraarlandson7837]

You make every day I live better!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thank you that makes me so happy!

[@nicoleli9861]

so excited for the next vlog~ love u

[@KiaraMadisen]

Nicole Lee love ya more thx for watching 💕

[@aisha4044]

You are so lucky kiaria,love you

[@KiaraMadisen]

I feel very blessed 😊💕

[@celery4068]

i was going to spain this summer but the corona virus canceled it 🥺

[@bigdubtv535]

I love your videos!!!!

[@anshushah4878]

Spain is sooo beautiful Ps. I just had my study trip

[@KiaraMadisen]

ahh so fun! where did you go?

[@anshushah4878]

@@KiaraMadisen Hampi, Karnataka, India... Its a heritage site😊

[@onedirectionwriter]

I reconized flying tiger inmidiatly. I love that shop!

[@KiaraMadisen]

me too! so fun :)

[@ArnoldGia]

That paella looks gooood too!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Arnold Gia it sure was :)

[@KarenGarcia-xu7yh]

love the video!!! so cuteee 💗💗💗

[@KiaraMadisen]

Karen Garcia yay! ❤️❤️

[@MelDiyx]

omg i'm currently so close to cadiz !! super pretty theree

[@KiaraMadisen]

That's so amazing! I LOVE it there!

[@LauraGarcia-tv8se]

Hi! I live in Cadiz, I would like to see you. I hope you enjoyed that experience in my town ❤

[@ArnoldGia]

I'll talk you through the timing of surfing if we're ever in the same city again!

[@oscarbfit]

Que bonito mi Cádiz!

[@KiaraMadisen]

me encanta Cádiz!

[@oscarbfit]

Kiara Madisen Im sure you did not see some beautiful places en la provincia de Cádiz!

[@kirbygeldenhuys]

Omgoshhhh I just really love this!! !!!!!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much!

[@laurasan16]

Omg im from Cadiz and it has been so fun to see all the places I go to in your vlog haha I hope you liked my city ☺️

[@KiaraMadisen]

I loved it! You're so lucky to live in such a beautiful place!

[@Jcis-oe1oo]

Hola yo quiero conocer cadiz pero no conozco nadie

[@saitanishqgeniusiq1705]

Yes I liked it

[@saitanishqgeniusiq1705]

Hii laussan .and one Thing face is soooooo cute sister your so pretty

[@saitanishqgeniusiq1705]

Can you accepted me as your friend 😍😍🥰🥰🤩

[@carmenpinksm]

It was sooo fun and adorable to see you dancing sevillanas 😂 you remind me so much of my friends from the states

[@KiaraMadisen]

haha I tried 🙈😂

[@carmenpinksm]

@@KiaraMadisen You did awesome! I mean, no offence to my friends, but you should have seen them hahahaha

[@fri_ya5214]

Amazing video 😍😍 really good job (again) 👍🏼

[@cristiancadiz5231]

Oleee y oleee mi Cádiz

[@taiheart37]

How do you deal with be far away from your family? I have some anxiety issue and I’m really close to my family but I want to try and be more independence, like do you talk with them a lot?

[@leni226]

Thank you so much for the music list in the description!

[@mor9820]

Hey Kiara

[@jessicahernandez5863]

I'm studying abroad in Cádiz this upcoming Jan for 5 moths, I'm so excited!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

ahh you are going to have a blast! Eat some gelato for me!

[@jessicahernandez5863]

@@KiaraMadisen So random, but girl I loved Verde Pistacchio's gelato!!!! 10/10. I got back from my study abroad a month ago and already miss it :(

[@leticiabeitia9142]

Hi Kiara! The Parador hotels are all over Spain. They were part of a public plan to boost tourism in all parts of the country. Normally they are found in old castles and palaces, so they’re really cool. Love from Spain ❤️ P.s. I hope you tried the “croquetas de jamón”, they are the best food in Spain!😍

[@kikisoto5612]

I love the music that you use in your videos!😍😂!!

[@Lito_Sanchez]

Cádiz is diferent , the BEST ... I live on Cádiz capital 💛💙☺️

[@nothandotshuma]

Yaaay! I was literally about to shower, but guess what!? I’ll have my laptop just outside the shower so I can watch and shower. Talk about multitasking😂❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

omg I love this dedication!

[@BreeNilsen]

Where are those gorgeous black geometric-looking sunglasses from?!

[@fabiolagraceffa9261]

I love the variety of sunglasses 😂 Cadiz looks beautiful. Good for you

[@Lindsay1930]

My twin daughters went to Florence, Italy on their abroad trip last year. It is very beautiful in Spain, we have been there twice. Be careful there and have fun

[@KiaraMadisen]

I have heard Italy is AMAZING 😍

[@paolodominici202]

They did a good choice 🔥

[@mercedesa1466]

I hope you had a great time studying abroad and learnt a lot of Spanish 😊 now I’ll write in Spanish once in a while to keep to practicing hahah (español es mi lengua materna) I love that you were using that hotel’s WiFi hahah every time I go on a trip I use hotels’ or restaurants’ WiFis to communicate more and catch up on social - roaming is so expensive and a pain Can’t wait for your next video

[@leahmoore5332]

Yesss a spain vlog😍

[@KiaraMadisen]

Leah Moore oh yeah 👏🏻

[@amelia-rn2wq]

I got to visit Cadiz too!! It is so beautiful

[@mayanusskern9311]

wow i didn’t realize how long ago this is from!💗

[@KiaraMadisen]

I decided to wait till I got home to edit and upload so I could just enjoy the trip :)

[@mayanusskern9311]

Kiara Madisen ok!!

[@joselovatoromero535]

Any tips on how to convince my parents to go study abroad.

[@thestudyabroadspecialist]

Always LOVE this question. 1.) Go into the conversation having a clear plan. Be able to clearly articulate the costs, the program type, length, location, etc. 2.) Showcase the value of adding this to your educational portfolio. Why will study abroad help enhance your degree (or studies if you are not already in college/grad school). 3.) Show that you understand the current conditions of the country you are interested in traveling to and 4.) Specifically related to costs, outline an itemized fashion, how much everything will cost, and ways you may be able to find opportunities (such as scholarships....you should research these too) to supplement the burden of asking for them to fully pay. The main issues parents worry about for study abroad are safety, cost, and reasoning for why you essentially want to take a break from regular studies to do so. If you are able to clearly articulate the reasons that cover these three main points, you'll have an easier time making the case for why you should be able to go and begin applying to programs.

[@akhilavemuri5838]

Can you please talk about your experience applying and how you chose this program?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yeah I'll touch on it more in the next video :)

[@thenia6759]

Hi Kiara, just want to say I love you Kiara!

[@bezsie8518]

Flamingo is the pink bird. Flamenco is the dance.

[@makydenparreira5170]

*THIS IS SO COOL!*

[@KiaraMadisen]

Makyden Parreira thanks so much ❤️

[@lucytejchmanova4587]

I have never been in Spain but I hope that I'll ever look there! ❤️ Your fan from Czech Republic❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

That's so cool that you're from Czech Republic! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@zoegast103]

My brother just got back from an exchange program to Prague!

[@amelia-rn2wq]

I got to go to the same gelato place as well, it was so yummy!!

[@donutworry3611]

I have an exchange student in my class from USA and I don't know what to do to help her, sometimes she looks bored or idk

[@louisenelago53]

I'm so happy for you girl☺❤ Stay Safe and Good luck 😊❤ Ily

[@KiaraMadisen]

Louise Nelago thanks! ❤️

[@danutaaxo]

Im so exciited to watch this 💕💕☀️

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kaitlynmould5725]

I want to study abroad when I go to college! I’m a senior in high school atm and I’m looking at applying to so many different colleges. Uni of Oregon is actually on my list. What made you decide to study abroad? Did you have different places you could choose from (besides Spain)?

[@isabelvallejosevilla2516]

wow I'm from San Fernando, a city next to Cádiz capital and this is so exciting😂😍😂😍 I hope you're having fun❤❤❤

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh yes I almost went there! So beautiful 😍

[@isabelvallejosevilla2516]

@@KiaraMadisen aww thank you❤

[@louisenelago53]

Oh wow!!!😊😍

[@KiaraMadisen]

Louise Nelago 😊❤️

[@jeannelle_]

Ahhh! I want to go back to Spain 😭

[@KiaraMadisen]

Jeannelle Alejo it’s so beautiful here 😍

[@anneschuijer1921]

You should totally come to Holland. It rains even more here! 🇳🇱😂 Love you ❤

[@KiaraMadisen]

I would love to! I heard it's beautiful!