There are very few words I can use to describe this recent Spain trip that would do it justice. Frankly, the trip for me, and for many of my colleagues that went as well, was a phenomenal experience. Learning about the culture and history of Spain while being able to experience it firsthand was something very incredible, especially being able to live with host families and seeing a glimpse of what life was like for them in Spain. The school we attended for our classes, Estudio Sampere, was a small but comfortable school, being situated near the life of the city, Plaza Mayor, and overall being a brilliant school to learn Spanish at. The professors at the school were very effective in the ways they would teach their lessons, being able to bridge the language barrier gap and make each class day enjoyable. Often, these same professors would be our tour guides for after school activities around Salamanca, taking us to different cultural sites and museums. There were many different activities of this three-week program that I enjoyed, however I believe the activities I enjoyed the most were the excursions we would take outside of Salamanca, such as the trips to Peña de Francia, La Alberca, Donostia, and elsewhere. While most of the fun was had within the city limits of Salamanca, it was interesting to see the other areas of Spain and how differently life is for them, especially during our trip to the Basque Country. Otherwise, Salamanca was a host to many different diversions, all of which turned out to be very interesting and fun. Whether it was a concert, a stunt performance, fireworks, or a simple night out with your fellow classmates, Salamanca had much to offer and did not disappoint. As someone who was initially worried about entering into a study abroad program for the first time, I can without a doubt say that this experience I had in Spain has truly opened my eyes for the better, being able to expand my view on the world and discover more about myself, as well as inspiring me to seek out other study abroad opportunities in the future. – Richard, SPC Spain Study Abroad Program, June 2023