Hi everyone, my experience thus far has been an invaluable learning experience, and somewhat challenging at times. To future travelers I recommend to take the advice given at the pre-departure meetings and use the buddy system and always carry a map, along with your address and emergency contact information – my very first night I … Continue reading A once in a lifetime experience in Salamanca, Spain
Sometimes, the simplest phrases resonate the most. When I heard my Spanish teachers use the phrase poco a poco (little by little) to reference the journey to learning language, it hit home. As I type this, I’m sitting in my apartment that I share with two roommates from SPC and several others from various countries … Continue reading Poco a poco, I’m growing in Salamanca
Happy belated Independence Day! I’m writing a little bit later this week so that I could tell you about my 4th of July in London. I hate to break it to you guys, but it was really boring. There was no celebrations, no fireworks and to my disappointment, no sparklers. A couple of other students … Continue reading London and Independence
Having never left the United States before, 3 weeks in Spain sounded like forever. Yet time has passed so quickly and with only 3 full days left in this beautiful country, I wish I could stay longer. Nothing could have prepared me for the incredible experience I have had in Salamanca. I have truly enjoyed … Continue reading An Enriching and Eye-Opening Program
I couldn’t know what to expect. The moment I mentioned I was studying abroad to anyone (which I didn’t much, because I was in denial for the majority of the preparation stage), I was instantly flooded with travel information and personal experience. Despite the overload (which I loved), I still wasn’t prepared. First off, my … Continue reading I am so thankful for this opportunity… Bendecida!
A lot of people spend a lifetime searching for a place to feel at home. Many people find that place, and many others can feel at home wherever they go. For me, that place is Spain. Last year’s study abroad program to Spain was my first time outside of the United States. In fact it … Continue reading My second program to Salamanca with SPC: “Volver a Hogar”
“Salamanca que enhechiza a voluntad de volver a ella a lodos los que de la apacibilidad de su vivienda han gustado” -Cervantes. This is a quote from (simply put here in Spain) “The Quiote”. Although this is very old Spanish my rough translation goes like this; Salamanca channels a will to return to her, for … Continue reading To study in Salamanca is to love Salamanca
I had a great experience during the summer semester study abroad program in Costa Rica. I not only gained the educational experience that was provided through the wonderful instructors at ILISA and other students from all over the world, but also cultural experience through the home-stay. The family I had the pleasure of staying with … Continue reading A summer in Costa Rica
As with many classes I’ve taken, I’ve been a bit of an outsider. When I came in, I had nothing but a few words of Spanish that I had remembered and incredible shyness. I knew that this would be a great challenge for me, because I had little knowledge of Spanish, and I am very … Continue reading Salamanca is a Place of Learning, Communication and Change.
This second week of studying in Salamanca has been fantastic. From exploring the city to trying to talk with the locals, it has been such an great experience! I was a bit nervous for my trip to Spain as I knew I wasn’t able to speak the language as well as my classmates but luckily … Continue reading My favorite experience so far? Segovia!