How to Move to Spain on a Student Visa in Under 6 Months with Parrie Hartley

In this episode, we sit down with Parrie Hartley, who made a bold move from Austin, Texas to Barcelona, Spain on a student visa—in under six months. Parrie opens up about feeling unfulfilled, bored, and stuck in a repetitive routine, and how one trip to France completely shifted how she saw herself and her life. Being abroad showed her a version of herself she genuinely liked—and she knew she couldn’t ignore that feeling.

Parrie walks us through exactly how she made the move happen, from selling nearly everything she owned to organizing her visa paperwork in just four weeks. She shares why Spain felt like the right choice, how past travels to Barcelona influenced her decision, and what it was like getting her visa approved just three days before her flight. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels the pull to leave the U.S., wants a realistic path to Europe, and needs proof that moving abroad doesn’t have to take years. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Parrie moved from Texas to Barcelona on a Spain student visa

• Why feeling “bored but comfortable” can be the biggest wake-up call

• How a short trip abroad can completely change your sense of identity

• What documents are required for the Spain student visa (and how long it really takes)

• How selling everything created freedom instead of fear

• What it feels like to bet on yourself—and have it all come together

Connect with Parrie:

https://www.instagram.com/parrierose/

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