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 →

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 →