Tomorrow morning I am headed back to Madrid to go back home and I cannot believe how quickly the trip went! I have had so many amazing experiences here and my Spanish has improved exponentially! Before coming, I had a hard time comprehending others speaking Spanish so it was very challenging at the beginning, but … Continue reading Last night in Salamanca by Julia Strauss
We all received our diplomas from the Sampere Institute. Every one was happy to complete an arduous task. We were given certificates and the thanks from terrific instructors that care about the students but also that we were able to take something more that would benefit our lives. I want to thank St. Petersburg College, … Continue reading Graduation by JOSEPH CAMERA
My thoughts on the Study Abroad program to Spain? Not only do you get to see Salamanca, a beautiful city, but also you get a chance to learn Spanish and the culture. It has been an amazing experience so far.
This is the famous and historic Plaza Mayor of Salamanca, Spain. The upper level are apartments and restaurants. The lower levels are the cafes and some restaurants. They have tables and chairs outside their establishments where people sit and enjoy the scenery, the delicious food, and the companionship of their friends and family. I have … Continue reading My Favorite Plaza by Editha Critelli
This is my first time to Spain and it is also the furthest I have traveled by myself. I was so happy to travel with Profesora Levin because she recommended it to me and has looked after me in class. The time that I have spent here has been a phenomenal experience that I will never forget. … Continue reading My experience in Salamanca by Daniel Baez
This is my last week in Salamanca. I loved visiting the Cathedrals, museums, La Plaza Mayor and other cities. My Spanish has improved as well. I feel like I have walked the entire city (literally). The culture is magnificent. There are so many activities to do and places to see. It was a great experience.
My last week in Salamanca, I got a chance to see a Flamanco dance, a traditional dance of the Spanish. It was very beautiful and interesting. Salamanca is an old city with a lot of beautiful architectures. I love the culture, the people and the food. My Spanish has improved significantly compared to the first … Continue reading My Spanish has improved significantly compared to the first day I came here. by Thuy Tran
After class everyday we have some type of cultural activity. Yesterday’s activity was a Rumba Flamenco dance lesson! Besides looking like a fool at my high school prom I had no prior dancing experience. But man did I have good time dancing Flamenco. We got an hour lesson and I feel I might have to … Continue reading ¡Bailando! by Charles Hatcher
One thing I love about this place is how in this entire city the buildings, the streets and just the structure are all old art and they allow new artist to mix their art with spray paint, it’s interesting to me. Anyway this morning my class boarded a bus to Val Verde ranch the home … Continue reading Visiting Val Verde Ranch and making lifelong friends in Spain by Kadeem Thomas
I am taking the working experience class with Kadeem and David! We work once a week at el Banco de Alimentos en Salamanca. It’s a food bank that distributes tons of fruits and other necessities to smaller groups and organizations that help people in need. It’s great to know that the work we do actually … Continue reading Travel, School, Work = taking in the Spanish culture! by Charles Hatcher