Traveling the world and experiencing different cultures has always been something I want to do. So when I learned about the trip to Salamanca, I knew I had to do it. My first time out of the country truly exceeded all my expectations. Salamanca is a magical place. From the people, to the food, to the views, it really is a place everyone should visit. I felt so safe and comfortable there even though my Spanish was at a beginner level. Being surrounded by the culture everyday made me eager to learn more about the language.

I am so grateful to Professor Roxana, the professors at Estudio Sampere and my group for making this trip everything it was. From the moment we all met, our group became a little family. I learned so much from each one of them and made friends for a lifetime. Estudio Sampere had an incredible way of making us feel welcomed, and at home. I genuinely enjoyed going to school everyday to learn and simply just be in the presence of the teachers and students. Now when it comes to Professor Roxana, I can’t thank her enough. From the wonderful excursions planned for us everyday, to the tutoring, the laughs, the tours, the stories, she allowed us the chance to fully immerse ourselves in the culture of Salamanca and helped each of us fall in love with the city.

My favorite part about the trip was our trip to San Sebastian and Biarritz, France. This short weekend was filled with the most beautiful views, delicious food, and amazing memories. It was so cool to experience completely different cultures and languages in just two days. Whenever I come back to Europe, I will definitely be coming back to these places. Everyday in Salamanca was a dream come true. The walks to school, the conversations with our host family, all of the amazing friends I made, the food and so much more are all things that changed my perspective on life. I learned more than I ever could have imagined and now all I can think about is returning back some day. I absolutely recommend studying abroad to everyone. The friends and memories you make and everything you learn is something everyone should experience. Me encanta Salamanca.
– Samantha, SPC Spain Study Abroad Program, July 2022