1. Study Abroad: Lisbon, Portugal, Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain

2.  For some us it was our first time flying and we made it here safely without any problems! Lisbon Arrival

3.  We visited the US embassy where we were lucky enough to meet the US ambassador! US Embassy visit in Portugal

4.  Marmelo Mill was built to answer all the functional requests to become the largest olive oil mill in Portugal.  We were able to do taste testing’s and even buy some olive oil to take home! About Marmelo Mill

5. Marmelo Mill

6.  The sister bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. This was designed by the same architect who built the Golden Gate Bridge. Sight Seeing in Lisbon

7.  Marques Dé Pombal is a landmark that represents the center of Portugal.  Its name is a reference to Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marques of Pombal, 1st Count of Oeiras, the mighty prime-minister who ruled Portugal from 1750 to 1777. In the middle of the roundabout there is a large column dedicated to him, built between 1917 and 1934 and created by Adães Bermudes, António Couto and Francisco Santos.  A bronze statue of the Marques is on the top, with a lion - symbol of power - by his side. The Marques is shown looking towards the Baixa Pombalina, the area of Lisbon that was rebuilt under his direction after the disastrous 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. Marques de Pombal

8. The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos In Lisbon, Portugal  In 1496, King D. Manuel I asked the Holy Sé for permission to build a large monastery on the banks of the river Tagus. The works started in 1501 and almost a century later everything was done. D. Manuel I and his descendants were buried in marble tombs located in the bottom of the chapel.

9.  King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage, founded by Prince Harry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s voyage and to give back to the Virgin Mary for its success. Jeronimos Monastery

10.  This is where Vasco da Gama is buried. Inside Monastery

11. Gabby: This was my favorite part of Lisbon, the Castelo de São Jorge. The site was occupied by the Romans, Visigoths and Moors before being transformed into the Royal Palace in the 14th century. Perched above the enticing tangle of streets in Alfama, São Jorge Castle has 11 towers and a dry moat.

12.  It represents a three-sailed ship ready to depart, with sculptures of important historical figures such as King Manuel I carrying an armillary sphere, poet Camões holding verses from The Lusiads, Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Cabral, and several other notable Portuguese explorers, crusaders, monks, cartographers, and cosmographers, following Prince Henry the Navigator at the prow holding a small vessel. Monument of Discoveries

14.  Huge celebration in Lisbon when their team won the soccer match! They partied in the square most of the night! BENFICA!

15. Graffiti Wall in Lisbon The graffiti wall was a beautiful representation of the city's artistic value. Albert Einstein once said, "Example isn't another way to teach, it is the only way to teach."

16. Madrid, Spain All of us standing at 0 KM. This is the part of Madrid where all the streets connect

17. Iveco International manufacturer and supplier of commercial trucks, parts and diesel engines! We had a great visit with Enrique!

18. Museum del Prado This museum holds all the paintings, sculptures and works of art for the royals We saw works by Velazquez and Goya

19. Square of Zaragoza

20. Palacio Real  Royal Palace of Madrid and official residence of the King of Spain  Built between 1738 and 1755

21. Shopping and Sightseeing Madrid is a great area for shopping! Jordan and Gabby did their fair share of shopping while we were there!

22.  The Boys went out and celebrated the big win for Madrid in Futbol! The BIG WIN!

23. Barcelona, Spain

24. Sagrada Familia  Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona  Designed by Antono Gaudo, an architect who worked on this for more than 40 years until his death  Construction of the Basilica began in 1882 and is still not finished yet

25. Food “I fell deeply in love with the food in Spain and Portugal! I’m usually not one to experiment with different types of food, but I was very open.” -Noelle

26. The Great Cathedral in Barcelona

27.  Taylor drinking out of the water fountain in Barcelona! It is said that if you drink from this fountain you are sure to come back to Barcelona! Downtown Barcelona

28. Business Meeting with HCC Hotels This is a family owned business and they own 9 hotels in the Spain area. They are all 3 stars and one of which we stayed at!

29. Soccer Team visit: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona This club is fairly new to the team and they pride themselves on feelings and the love of the game! We got to see the whole stadium including the locker rooms and the press area.

30. More of the soccer visit The picture on the top right is the entrance of the stadium where the soccer players come on the field! Below is the locker rooms Bottom right is a picture of a few greeks showing their pride at the stadium!

31.  “I am so fortunate to have met such great people on this trip and been given the opportunity to explore Spain and Portugal. I could not have asked for a better time or better to people to adventure with!”- Jordan  “It’s another world out there and I think everyone should get the chance to visit Europe!”- Gabby Jordan and Gabby

32.  “Nothing short of a blessing to be in this opportunity so I shall sit here and soak it all in.”-Tiera  “I really enjoyed how much the study abroad trip as affected me. It has taught me things that I could never learn in America. I am glad that I took this opportunity to travel abroad, and I will do it again.”- Gary Tiera Butler and Gary

33.  “I have had a great experience in Portugal and Spain. I have enjoyed going to places I have never been before. I would recommend this program to other people!”-Justin  “The Study Abroad to Portugal and Spain was an experience of a lifetime!”- Kevin Justin Osmundsen and Kevin Joyner

34.  “This trip will remain forever in my heart and I am truly blessed to experience new people and places. A special thanks to Sanela Porca and Kitty Wates for your guidance, patience, and this wonderful opportunity to not only learn about international business but to explore the world.” - Noelle  “Even though I didn't know anyone to start off with, I saw past that and went on the trip. I had a blast, learned a lot, even Spanish I would never learn, and I feel it has improved my knowledge with international business.”- Taylor Noelle and Taylor

35.  "This trip has been such a wonderful, eye opening experience, for me personally I have decided to leave the United States to go live in Europe now because there is just too much of the world to see! It is worth absolutely every single penny to go on to this trip!”- Derrick  “Study abroad is a great experience for anyone looking to travel the world and make lifelong friends.”-Johnathon Derrick Scott and Johnathon

36. WE LOVE YOU DR. Shaniqua!