The students returned safely from their Spain Study Abroad program and they wanted to share the message in the video below.

Well here I am, sitting in the Seville airport, as I have a four hour flight delay to Barcelona.  Although the situation isn’t the best, it has given me a lot (and I mean a lot) of time to reflect on the past three and a half weeks I spent with everyone.  It has honestly … Continue reading Leaving Sevilla, Loving Spain →

Today is the last day in Estudio Sampere. We are taking our final exam and I am incredibly sad that this is the last day here! The instructors are fantastic and the whole experience has been great – everything from the excursions to the fellow students. Salamanca is a wonderful city with so much to … Continue reading Salamanca is for Lovers (of culture) →

Studying abroad in Spain has been such a breathtaking experience. I don’t think writing this blog entry would do it justice. When I first decided I wanted to study abroad, I was excited but a little nervous at the same time. What was it going to be like? Dealing with the unknown can be a … Continue reading Home Away from Home →

As I begin my final week studying Spanish in Salamanca, Spain, I continue to remind myself to never settle in life. A couple of years ago as I approached my late 20’s I was happy. I owned my own home, I drove a brand new car, I had a great-paying job and a husband that … Continue reading Never Settle →

This is my first trip abroad and it has been an amazing learning experience. I have learned a lot about myself and the Spanish culture. Spain is a beautiful country and the people have been wonderful. There are so many great things about this country. I love all the different places we have visited. Reflecting … Continue reading Spain Study Abroad: Day 17 →

This is my first study abroad trip and it has been amazing.  I’m sorry I didn’t participate as an exchange student or in FSU’s study abroad program when in college.  I’m a faculty member at St. Petersburg College and I was given the opportunity to continue my Spanish language studies in Spain via our summer … Continue reading My First (Amazing!) Study Abroad Program →

So far the study abroad experience has been nothing less than the expectations and hype that it was put up against. As a whole we have had some pretty incredible excursions. From witnessing the history or the University of Salamanca/Cathedrals, to riding horses in the rural areas of Spain. Fortunately there are plenty of topics … Continue reading Salamanca’s Must Do’s by Ryan Ball →

July 2nd, after our language classes, we had a guest lecturer, a professional matador. He told us all about his career, and shared with us his tools of the trade, except for a live bull of course. While bullfighting is controversial from an animal rights perspective, I was fascinated to learn about the ceremony and … Continue reading The Matador →