Still no internship placement for me yet. So on Monday, Jimmy, Thaddäus, Tobi, and I spent most of the day waiting and hoping to hear something back.
Since we had time to kill, Jimmy and I decided to revisit some of our old Udemy courses to brush up on a few skills.
Later that evening, I felt like getting out for a bit, so I went on a solo walk through the city. It was nice to just wander around and take in the atmosphere without any rush.
Tuesday, 15th April 2025
Another day of waiting. It’s definitely a test of patience, but we’re making the most of it.
In the evening, Jimmy and I took on a little adventure. We walked all the way from our place to the MediaMarkt in the city center. Took us around two hours, but it was a good walk.
Once there, I picked up a new charging cable since mine finally gave up on me (RIP old cable 😢). Afterward, we found this cozy Asian restaurant nearby and treated ourselves to some amazing ramen, which were very good 🙂
The rest of the evening was super chilled.
Wednesday, 16th April 2025
Still no news on the internship front – at this point, it’s kind of becoming a daily routine.
To get out and do something, Jimmy and I decided to take a walking trail that led to the beach. The walk itself was nice, but the wind was really strong.
Later that night, I went on another solo stroll through the city. And totally by chance, I ended up at a Semana Santa parade. I had no idea it was happening, but it was such a cool and unexpected moment. It is one of those things you just stumble upon while exploring.
We started off Thursday with another Spanish lesson. After class, Thaddäus and I walked to Decathlon to pick up a football – we’ve been talking about playing more often, so it was time to make it happen.
Back at home, we chilled for a while before getting back into the kitchen. Thaddäus, Ruben, Jimmy, and I cooked a delicious meal together: rice with chicken and vegetables – a solid team effort!
Later in the afternoon, Thaddäus, Ruben, and I headed out for a game of football to try out our new ball.
The rest of the day I just relaxed.
Friday, 11th April 2025
Friday marked our final day of Spanish class. To thank our teacher Jesús, we surprised him with flowers – he was super happy and touched by the gesture.
After class, some of us went to KFC to grab a bite. In the evening, Ruben, Thaddäus, and I went out to a bar for a couple of beers. There, we met two people from Colombia and had a conversation with them about Valencia and our experiences so far.
Saturday, 12th April 2025
Saturday was a slow start – we slept in and took it easy. Later, I went with Jimmy and Florian to MediaMarkt to check out some electronics and gadgets.
Afterwards, Jimmy and I went shopping, and I ended up buying two new pieces of clothes. Jimmy also found a few great pieces – successful shopping trip overall!
We spent the rest of the day at home, just unwinding and enjoying a quiet evening.
Sunday, 13th April 2025
We slept in again and later met up with Mr. Maier. We all had a couple of beers together and talked for a while – it was a chill and fun afternoon with good vibes all around.
After that, we headed back home and enjoyed the rest of our Sunday in peace.
The first week has flown by, and Valencia is already starting to feel familiar.
The day started early: I arrived at the airport at 4 a.m., since our flight to Valencia was scheduled for 6:00 a.m. At the entrance, I met Ruben and Thaddäus, and together we dropped off our luggage. While waiting in line for the security check, we also ran into Jacky.
After the security check, we headed to the gate, where we met Fanlai and Tobi. Later, Florian and Jimmy joined us too. Finally, it was time to board the plane – and our journey began!
The flight was smooth and pleasant. I was seated next to Jimmy and Ruben. One of the most beautiful moments was watching the morning sun rise through the airplane window.
Once we landed in Valencia, we were greeted by Luca, who’s in charge of our accommodation. After a quick chat, he arranged taxis to take us to our place. We were handed our keys and then split up into rooms. I’m sharing a room with Jimmy – here’s what it looks fine.
Here our Place where we stay:
The place is decent – a bit small for eight people, but we’re managing for now.
Later in the day, Thaddäus, Ruben, and I went for a walk around the city to explore. One highlight was the huge park that runs through the entire city – we really enjoyed the sunshine while strolling through it.
In the evening, we chilled at home as a group and ordered Taco Bell to celebrate our arrival. I spent the night on a bunk bed – not bad but could be a little bit better.
Monday, 7th April 2025
Our first proper day in Valencia started with our Spanish course. Class began at 9:30 a.m., and we met our teacher, Jesús – a friendly guy! We did some exercises in Spanish and worked on worksheets. Class ended at 1:30 p.m.
I spent the afternoon relaxing at home for a bit. Later, Florian, Jimmy, Jacky, and I headed into the old town. We wandered through the charming streets and even tried Agua de Valencia – it was nice ;D
We kept the rest of the evening low-key and just hung out.
Tuesday, 8th April 2025
Tuesday kicked off the same way – Spanish class started again at 9:30 a.m. The lessons were like Monday, but still fun, and we’re slowly understanding more and more.
After class, Ruben, Thaddäus, Jimmy, and I went grocery shopping at a local Spanish supermarket called „Consum“ to get everything we needed to cook later. Once home, we made lunch together – it turned out good!
Later that afternoon, the three of us spontaneously decided to go for a jog – we ended up running about 5 km through the city. The weather was just perfect for it.
In the evening, we had a little LAN party: some of us played video games together, had a couple of beers, and just enjoyed the night.
Wednesday, 9th April 2025
Wednesday was a bit different because our Spanish class didn’t start until 4:00 p.m. and went until 8:00 p.m. That meant the morning was free – perfect for sleeping in, relaxing, and tidying up a bit.
Around noon, Jimmy, Ruben, and I went back to Consum to pick up a few household items we still needed. Later, we headed to class, which was held right next to the football stadium – cool location.
After class, we returned to the apartment and cooked again – it’s starting to become a nice tradition. And now I’m sitting here, writing this blog post.
I’m really looking forward to the coming weeks here in Valencia – so much more is going to happen before the 31st of May!
