The apartment building that I call home (located less than 200 "Susan-sized" steps away from the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, in gray)
My school
Living in a city like Madrid is awesome! Although it took some time, I know (to some degree) where most places are. For example, I know the location of most of the tourist spots, the well-known street of +60 stores, the English-only movie theaters, and the best pastry shop in Madrid is. My favorite pastry is napolitana de chocolate.
I have at least three of these every week, which probably isn't a good idea...
Although no cuisine can take the place of Korean cuisine, the Spanish cuisine is quite good. They love their pork (easily the cheapest meat in Spain), their tapas (delicious side dishes that accompany alcohol), their wine (which is cheaper than water), their paellas (rice + everything and anything), their tortillas de patatas (never confuse the Spanish tortillas with other countries' tortillas; they'll be upset), their gazpachos, and so on. Since I love food, Madrid is a great place for me :)
I've met some people who actually live in Madrid through intercambio programs, and they are extremely nice (albeit old - as in older than 25). They are eager to practice English with you, and they're also patient when you're trying to practice Spanish with them. I'm too tired from Monday to Thursday to do be socially active (I figured I'm always tired, no matter how much work I actually have), but my weekends in Madrid is a great time to spend my energy and money :)
Losing money at an alarming rate,
Susan
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