Studying abroad in Seville: A day in the life of an SIT student
December 10th, 2025 | Europe, SIT Study Abroad
Are you interested in studying abroad with SIT and curious what a typical day looks like as a student? We asked Mayukha Rajupalepu, a student in SIT's Spain: Social Movements, Democracy, and Cultural Identity program, to share what a day in her life looks like in Seville. Rajupalepu is a global development studies major at the University of Virginia. From conducting legal research for her internship to enjoying the city's festive holiday lights, here's how she spent a day in Seville.
9:30 a.m.
I wake up fairly late today, giving myself a bit of a reset after coming back from a recent trip.
12 p.m.
After showering and doing my morning routine, I have a quick brunch that I prepared. Here is my avocado toast with scrambled eggs and green tea. I usually like to do a mix of cooking at my dorm and getting food from outside.
12:30 p.m.
I perfectly timed my transport this afternoon! Catching the tram to the city center is easy and there is great public transportation in Seville.
12:45 p.m.
The first stop of the day is the University of Sevilla. Our program had lectures here almost every day during the first few months of the program and now it is a space where we can come to do our independent work as well.
I find a seat on the upper level under a gorgeous stained-glass skylight and am ready to work for the next few hours on some research for my internship. I do legal research and advocacy work at Fakali, or Federación de Asociaciones de Mujeres Gitanas, for my internship.
2:15 p.m.
I leave the university and set out for my second caffeine boost of the day with some matcha from my favorite cafe in Seville, Syra Coffee. I get my usual oat milk iced matcha but with an added sprinkle of cinnamon (highly recommend!).
Seville is also a gorgeous city for its Christmas lights and decorations. It is so fun to walk around all the festive ornaments and decor.
2:45 p.m.
After walking around for a bit, I reach my next work spot of the day: Centro Norteamericano. This is where the classes for Spanish Study Abroad are held, which includes our SIT classes and our Spanish classes. I love working in this gorgeous courtyard because it’s bright, colorful, and peaceful to sit and get work done.
6 p.m.
After my work session, I drop off some postcards to my friends and loved ones. It is very easy to send post in Spain—you just have to find these yellow cylindrical mailboxes and send off your stamped mail. Two of these are going to the United States and two to my grandparents in India.
6:05 p.m.
I need a snack so I pop into a little tavern called Taberna El Papelón for some churros con chocolate: a Spanish favorite! The warm, thick chocolate with the crunchy churros are just what I need on this chilly evening in Seville.
6:30 p.m.
After chowing down on the churros, I continue my sunset walk to the gorgeous Plaza de España. The plaza is one of my favorite places in Seville and a great place to decompress and look at stunning architecture. Fun fact: "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" was filmed right here at the Plaza!
8:30 p.m.
One of our lovely academic directors, Laura, organized a group dinner for us at a Venezuelan restaurant in Alameda. After a short bus ride, I arrive at Carayaca—famous for their arepas. After a delicious dinner, we ate some yummy tiramisu and went our separate ways.
11:30 p.m.
I return to my dorm around 11:30 p.m. after chatting with some of the girls and get ready for bed. Thanks for following along for a day in my life with SIT Sevilla!