{"id":9747,"date":"2015-06-30T14:10:23","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T14:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/?p=9747"},"modified":"2024-01-30T10:15:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T15:15:54","slug":"my-incredible-spanish-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/international\/my-incredible-spanish-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"My Incredible Spanish Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

My Spanish experience has been incredible. I never expected a simple choice as going abroad to change so many aspects of my life in such a short time period. As I entered this experience, I expected to only gain academic skills, but it has proven to be so much more. The Spanish people are the most patient and welcoming people I have ever met; the culture is one of the most beautiful. The city has become my home and my host family has become my own.<\/p>\n

\"mariahThe Spanish language is so beautiful and the country mirrors this with its breathtaking landscapes, its diverse architecture and history, and its individual town’s personalities. As I go through this academic and personal journey, this program continues to teach me the rewards of patience, humility, and responsibility along with the importance of friendship, family, honesty, and acceptance. As I continue to travel and grow as a person and as a student, my “yellowbrick road” will always begin here, in the cobblestone streets of Salamanca, learning this beautiful language with beautiful people around me.<\/p>\n

My favorite quote is “your inner knowing is your only true compass” and this experience has proven that this is true, but only with the advice and support of others to guide you. As our journey here reaches its midway point, I am grateful for the experiences I have had and excited for what the rest of the path may hold. I wouldn’t change this experience for anything in the world and I’m so glad I made this decision.<\/p>\n

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