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 →

Dear All, I am currently on the Spain Study Abroad program. I can not even begin to explain how important Study Abroad is to my experience as a student at SPC. This experience as a student in another country has changed my outlook on many subjects, for example language learning. Meeting people here who know … Continue reading My opinion about Study Abroad by Arthur Wilmoth →

When I was first introduced to the staff  they where friendly and very professional. After the first week I was given a test to determine where I would be placed to make the most progress in the least amount of time. We were then told what classes we would be placed in and introduced to … Continue reading My school experience and view of the Sampere team by Daniel Baez →

Salamanaca is great! The food, the culture and ambience is beyond words. I really enjoyed visiting the cathedrals, museums and having lunch in La Plaza de Mayor. It is the perfect place to emerge yourself into the culture and learn Spanish.

I’m not sure what to say about today that I haven’t said already, but anyway I had an oral in class today about my family and I don’t feel I did all that well. I guess I got my point across though …it was way too much hesitation and ugh ugh ugh but I’ve got … Continue reading Exploring the sounds and legends of Salamanca by Kadeem Thomas →

Salamanca is easily the most beautiful place I have personally ever been. The atmosphere and the people here are so different from anywhere else. I love the Plaza Mayor. At night when the lights come on, it’s just breath-taking. No picture can do its beauty justice!

It is our fourth day here and Salamanca is exceeding anything the imagination could think up! The architecture is incredible, with every building having incredible detail and a beautiful gorgeous golden hue. I have enjoyed every moment we have spent here but by far my favorite was going up the towers of the old and … Continue reading The architecture and the breathtaking views of Salamanca! by Julia Strauss →