Week two is coming to an end. A day trip to Segovia via bus. On the ride we all chat it up and swop out sandwiches from our Mamas like grade/middle school. It makes you feel young and reminisce the younger days, though for some of our group it’s much more recent then others. We … Continue reading An update from Spain by Melissa Rose
Segovia and Avila are two towns within a few hours of Salamanca. They are both rich with history and phenomenal monuments. Salamanca has been such a great city to attend school daily and visit the cathedrals, plaza and shops. The smaller towns outside are worth the trip. We visited the famous Spanish castle, Alcazar de … Continue reading Segovia y Avila by Jaclyn Jardine
The first week has flown by and what an amazing experience it has been so far. The first few days in the country were very overwhelming but as each day passes it gets easier. The host families have been so nice. The professors at Estudio Sampere are extremely helpful and patient. The SPC group has … Continue reading Spain – first week came to an end.. by SARAH Trinh
So far away from where you are, miles are tarnished and worlds apart.. and I miss you, yeah I miss you. So far from where you are. Standing underneath the stars, and I wish you were here, so many little things, mean everything to me. No matter wherever you are, shadows or sun lighting up … Continue reading Week one terminado by Melissa Rose
In all of my life I have never had the chance to travel to Europe. When I was younger, my family and I would visit other family across America and we even took one trip to Canada. I remember that like it was yesterday but I remember that I was a little disappointed because as … Continue reading My First Experience in Europe by Cheri Kuenn
Thursday brought the first gift I bought for myself. On the shelf of a store was a shoe for 17 euros, nothing more. I stepped inside and into the pair to see if the fit was fine or despaired. A camino through the store reassured me some more until a sonrisa cut thru my face. … Continue reading Oporto o Nada by Constantine Dhonau
The first week in Spain has been an amazing experience. Spain is a culturally-rich city, reflecting Spanish traditions. The Plaza Mayor is a beautiful structure, with a vibrant ambiance. Being the place to meet, the Plaza Mayor is constantly filled with many people. It is common for people to sit on the floor with friends … Continue reading España y Portugal by Chelsea Smithback
Yo! What it do? It’s ya boy Tristan coming to you from Spain and here to tell you people how my experience has gone so far since being here. On the first day, I met my host family. They are very nice people. Their apartment is nice too. They know how to feed people – … Continue reading My Experience in Spain by Tristan Irby
As we complete our first week in the fully Spanish immersion program, we all are speaking and using our rapidly growing vocabulary and grammar skills. I myself, am becoming a new found Football fan, and I don’t mean the typical football of American sorts…where hands, tackles, and touchdowns are used; but the most popular one … Continue reading First week terminar by Melissa Rose
We all have finally arrived and have completed our first full day of class. A great home away from home with new our families. Many new adventures, memories, experiences to come. Hasta luego!