The beginning of spring semester 2017 I walked into my Spanish 1 class not knowing any proper Spanish prior to the course.  As I opened the door and walked in, I was immediately greeted by woman with a kind, sweet voice, who introduced herself as Profesora Levin, instantly I felt relief in my decision to … Continue reading My SPC Study Abroad Program Summed Up In Four Words: NO SPAIN NO GAIN! →

When I had the idea of going on a study abroad I went to the SPC homepage and immediately found the Spain program. I brought the idea up to my friends and family and, of course, none of them liked the fact that I would be gone for 3 weeks. I told them it was … Continue reading I’m Leaving My SPC Spain Study Abroad Program With New Friendships and Connections →

Hello my name is Hailemelekot Brouk and I have attended the Study Abroad program that traveled to Salamanca. There are many unique things that occur in Salamanca that would not happen in Florida such as greeting someone kissing both of their cheeks, seeing the streets and sidewalks full of people walking, the dry but hot … Continue reading Exploring Salamanca, Segovia, & La Peña De Francia On My Spain Study Abroad Program →

My sister took part in the study abroad program to Spain the year before, so I had the unique advantage of hearing about the program through her personal experience. I remember going to one their meetings and being so caught up with excitement that I wished I was going with them. For a year I … Continue reading Take Every Step “Despacito” The Past Is Gone And The Future Is Yet To Be Determined →

Writing this blog makes me melancholy. It makes the thought of this trip being over, real. My trip is over. I came on this trip expecting one thing and I have experience a whole other. I came to Spain with the mindset of, ‘I need a vacation.’ Although it has been loads of fun it … Continue reading Wrapping Up The Spain 2017 Study Abroad Program →