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
Day three in Rome has produced both fatigue, awe, and a sense of beauty in the city. When I woke up this morning I just knew that today was going to be a rough day. I was a new form of tired and I kept hearing the rather large and high pitched horn of the … Continue reading Steps, Fountains, and Rome! Oh my! Day Three in Rome on my Italy High School Study Abroad Program
I can’t sleep. There is no air conditioning in the Manuela’s home where I am staying, so to sleep comfortably my roommate, Parker, and I open the window and turn the fan on. The weather is usually pleasant this time of year I’m told, but this week we have a heat front from the north … Continue reading A Glimpse at Life in Spain During my Second Study Abroad Program with SPC!
Italy is famous for its fantastic cuisine and wide selection of dishes. Of all the things I’ve tried so far, my first pick would be the Gnocchi. Unlike the United States, most of the pasta here is made from scratch. Gnocchi is basically little hand-rolled potato balls with either a red or cream sauce on … Continue reading Savoring Exquisite Italian Cuisine on my Italy High School Study Abroad Program
When I first I applied to SPC’s Spain Study Abroad program, I was not certain that it was going to become a reality. After submitting my application, everything happened very quickly and next thing you know I am packing my bags and heading to Salamanca, Spain. Arriving in the airport of Madrid, Barajas was an … Continue reading Twenty Four Strangers + One City = Priceless Experiences on SPC’s Spain Study Abroad program
My inner dialogue two years ago: “Nope. Never. There’s no way I’m going to participate in a study abroad program. I’m too busy and I’ll never be able to afford it. I’ve never traveled outside the United States. Oh, and by the way, I’m a little afraid of learning a new language at my age.” … Continue reading I Was Told Taking Part in a Study Abroad Program Would Change My Life…
When I arrived in Spain I was not sure of what to expect I’m not the type of person to take risk, leave the house without a good reason or fly across the world to make an “adventure”. I arrived in Madrid three days before and made all the mistakes any tourist would. I believed … Continue reading I Know You May Be Nervous About Studying Abroad, But We All Were – Just Go!
Italy has a way with food. They include simple, straight to the point ingredients. Unlike the food in the United States, Italy’s food contains no preservatives and few ingredients. For example, the bagged chips in the grocery store called Le Contadine has 3 ingredients: potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and salt. The chips were delicious, … Continue reading Enjoying the fresh and tasty food of Italy
After being given the opportunity to study abroad, I could proudly tell everyone that living here in Salamanca, Spain for three weeks was the best decision of my life. This wonderful study abroad experience has imprint a positive impression on my life that I will cherish forever. It offers the chances to explore and discover … Continue reading Nothing is Better than to Learn a Language with Native Speakers
I’ve been on St. Petersburg College’s study abroad Spanish program for two weeks now; the term “immersion’ is quite appropriate. The classes are taught in Spanish. The SPC professors almost always speak Spanish. And when dealing with all the shop and restaurant owners, most do not to speak English. For example when a student’s sandal sole … Continue reading Participating in the SPC Spain Study Abroad Program is a True Immersion!