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\"IMG-20160618-WA0009\"<\/a>This is only the first day of classes in Spain and it has been a great experience. \u00a0I was a bit apprehensive about traveling to a country that was so far away from home. After landing in Spain I was welcomed by the country. I arrived to Spain a few days before the program started so I was able to explore Madrid. There is sunlight in Madrid for a very long time. I was able to explore the city until 9 pm at night with natural light from the sun.<\/p>\n

The first day of class was fantastic. Seeing all my classmates conversing with each other increased my excitement for the program. While we all awaited our oral exams to determine our placements we all expressed the things that we were enjoying. Some of the students were giving suggestions on what we could do in our spare time. One thing that I noticed about this group I am traveling with, is that the students are making an effort to bond with each other. Also the students that are more proficient at Spanish are willing to help the other students with their conversational skills.<\/p>\n

Today after the conclusion of classes we took a tour of Salamanca, the city we are staying in. We learned a bit about the history of the buildings. I have only been in Spain for four days but it feels like home to me. I am looking forward to what else Spain has in store for me.<\/p>\n

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