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I spent a few days at Colegio San Cernin in Pamplona. The school system here is very different from the one in the Czech Republic. Students wear uniforms every day-even for PE classes. There is a strict rule about mobile phones. No one is allowed to use them in school. All student have the same type of laptop, which they use for their lessons. Some classes are calm and students listen to the teacher and work well. But in other lessons, it feels like the break never ended.

School starts at 8:30 and ends at 17:00. Each lesson lasts 50 minutes and there is also a lunch break in the middle of the day.

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On Thursday, there was a national holiday in Spain, so we didn’t go to school. I spent the day with my host family. We walked around the city and explored beautiful places in Pamplona. There are many parks and monuments. We visited some important places and walked through the city centre. They also told me about Pamplona’s traditions and history.

One of the most famous events in Pamplona is the Running of the Bulls, called San Fermín. It’s every year in July. People run in front of bulls through the streets of the city. It’s very exciting but also dangerous. The tradition is very old and even though the San Fermin didn’t happen while I was there, I saw the streets where it all happens and it was very interesting to learn about it.

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On Friday, we went on a trip to Castillo de Olite. It’s a big castle located in a small town not far from Pamplona. The castle has beautiful views so we walked around the inside of the castle, climbed up the towers and took a lot of pictures. They town around the castle was also very nice - quiet and clean.

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On Saturday morning we went to San Sebastián. The city is by the sea and it’s really beautiful. When we arrived, the sun was shining, so we walked along the promenade and enjoyed the views. Then we went to a boat trip and saw the city from the water.

We also went to a small fun park with fun rides and games. We had so much fun!

In the evening we stayed at a really nice hotel. It was a perfect day full of fun, new experiences and beautiful places.

Next day we walked up the hill to the statue of Jesus. The view from the top was incredible. Then we visited the aquarium, where we saw many animals like fish and even sharks!

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When I first arrived in Spain, I notices many things that were very different from home. One of the biggest culture shocks was the daily schedule.

Spanish people eat at very different times - at Thursday when we had free day, the breakfast was around 11, lunch in the afternoon and dinner very late, sometimes even after 9 pm!

Another surprise was that people here often walk around in the house in shoes and the Spanish are more relaxed. They don’t rush and take their time.

At first, these things felt strange but I slowly got used to them.

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During my Erasmus stay in Spain, I had the chance to visit Zaragoza with my host family — and it was one of the highlights of my experience!We visited the beautiful Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, which impressed me with its size, history, and amazing ceiling paintings. I learned that it’s one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Spain.

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Next, we went to the Teatro Romano de Zaragoza, where I discovered more about Roman history in Spain. It was really interesting to see how well parts of the theatre were preserved.

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We also stopped at the Fuente de la Hispanidad — a modern fountain shaped like Latin America. I had never seen anything like it before!

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In the afternoon, we walked through the Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta, a huge park where we relaxed, enjoyed the nature. 

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One of the best parts of my Erasmus stay was trying traditional Spanish food. In Pamplona, I had the chance to taste pinchos de huevos — and I absolutely loved it! Pinchos de huevos are small pieces of bread topped with eggs and other ingredients

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I also tried octopus for the first time in my life. I was a bit nervous at first, but it was so tasty and soft — I’m really glad I gave it a try! 

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At the Spanish school some subjects are taught in different languages, which is really interesting for us. For example, students have history in French or P.E. in English. It’s a great way to learn languages while also studying other topics, and it makes the lessons more dynamic. We were surprised how naturally the students switch between languages.

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Something I really liked here in the Spanish school is the patio. It’s big outdoor space where everyone hangs out during breaks. People are talking, chilling, sometimes playing sports. It just feels more free and relaxed than staying inside. We don’t really have anything like that, and I think it would be awesome to have a place like.

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One small culture shock for me was that many students here don’t bring a water bottle to school. In the Czechia almost everyone has their own bottle. But here in Spain, students usually drink straight from the sink or from the water fountains in the patio. At first it felt strange to me, but now I’m kind of used to it. Still, I think I’ll stick with my bottle.

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We visited San Sebastian at the weekend. Beautiful city, We visited San Sebastian over the weekend. A beautiful city, rich in culture. We took a boat ride, spent time at an amusement park and ended the trip at the aquarium.

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,,montus" is an expression for something really crazy. It's a word quite similar to the word ,,loco" but it is taken more strongly. For example, our event with blackout was "montus"

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For me, the biggest culture shock was that in Spain they don't have many side dishes. They mostly have salads or meals without a side dish.

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During my exchange stay in Pamplona, Spain, I discovered several things about the school system that I really liked and found inspiring. One of them was the school library. It was a quiet and peaceful place that students could use during their breaks or even during lessons if they didn’t need to be in class at that time. Many students spent their time there studying or doing homework, and since it was a rule to speak quietly, the atmosphere was perfect for concentration.

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I also had the chance to watch one of the school activities – basketball training. The school had three courts, and students trained there regularly. What I really liked was that anyone could come and watch the practices. It created a nice sense of community and made the school feel more open and friendly.

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I found it great that during the long break, students had the option to buy snacks. There was always a lady with a cart selling sandwiches and other food. It was really helpful for those who didn’t have time in the morning to prepare something to eat or simply forgot