{"id":15925,"date":"2017-06-23T20:21:32","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T20:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/?p=15925"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:10:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:10:04","slug":"redefine-understanding-of-culture-once-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/redefine-understanding-of-culture-once-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad Program in\u00a0Spain Helped to Redefine My Understanding of Culture Once Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/a>Even though I traveled to Europe many times before, somehow it always remained mysterious and unknown continent that needed to be rediscovered, at least in my mind. Before the beginning of SPC Study Abroad Spain 2017 program this June I was not sure what expect or how to prepare for it. I didn’t even know anyone from my group. It was a little frustrating and frightening, but I also realized the necessity to step out of my comfort zone and immerse myself into the astonishing realm of culture, adventure and language learning.<\/p>\n

After long months of eager anticipation we made our way\u00a0to Spain. Finalmente! We settled in Salamanca which is a small town with rich history that can be traced all the way back to the Roman Empire. Our town is old, especially if measured by the US standards, but has a youthful and vibrant heart for life that can be felt in the streets, walls and, perhaps, its atmosphere. I personally like wandering through the streets, discovering something unexpected and outside the typical tourist routes. Unconventional path often proves to be the best.<\/p>\n