First Blog post

Upon my trip out to Spain, I am really hoping for a next level learning experience, which I can take with me in my future years. Not only do I anticipate on improving my Spanish, but to learn the culture of this country by being there first hand. From participating in family holidays, conversing throughout everyday situations with the people of Spain, as well as attending trips to historic monuments are a small margin of what I hope to accomplish from this trip. I feel that the hardest part of the study abroad program will be actually understanding the people. I´m aware that the people of the Spain talk at a faster rate than my Spanish skill will allow me to interpret, but regardless I will listen and try my best to comprehend what they are trying to tell me. I would have to say I am looking forward mostly to the experience I will have after this trip, and who I will be through this rich experience. The question comes into mind: will my Spanish skills be better or will my thoughts on the Spanish culture be completely different from what I would have assumed. I believe that this experience is not purely just for a vacation experience, but a way to socially adapt and challenge myself on another level.