{"id":18627,"date":"2019-08-13T20:03:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T20:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/?p=18627"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:34:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:34:27","slug":"comfort-zone-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/comfort-zone-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"SPC student challenges her comfort zone with study abroad in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A helpful host family eases the transition to Spanish language learning and new cultural awareness during study abroad in Spain.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

– Jackelyn Ayala-Otero, SPC Student, Spain Program, June 2019 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying abroad was an amazing opportunity to say the least. Spending time in a country that is culturally different allows for experiences I never imagined. Spain has always been a country I think is beautiful in its landscape and culture. When I saw the opportunity to study there, I decided to take the bull by the horns and try something that was definitely out of my comfort zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first, I had no idea where Salamanca was and had never heard of it. However, after looking up many details about it I was eager to get the trip started. After only being there for a couple of days, I truly fell in love with the city and, of course, my Spanish host mom! Day by day she made everything possible and I was so glad to stay for three weeks with her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Plaza Mayor. Photo courtesy of
Jackelyn Ayala-Otero.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Plaza Mayor is definitely a sight to see and being able to walk through it every day was like a dream. I had to pinch myself to realize where I was. There are many activities to do in Salamanca, such as visiting the cathedrals and even attending a salsa class! A highlight was watching fireworks with the group and really enjoying time with each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I didn\u2019t think I could become close with a group like this before, however, everyone is so friendly and we all here for one reason: to learn and better our Spanish language skills. These life changing experiences are something I\u2019ll cherish forever and I know for sure the friendships will last as well.
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– Jackelyn Ayala-Otero, SPC Student, Spain Program, June 2019 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for sharing Jackelyn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/strong> Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

blog.spcollege.edu\/international<\/a> | 727-341-4735 | studyabroad@spcollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover photo: Catedral Salamanca. Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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