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Illinois State University
Granada, Spain
Spring 2024
WHAT'S ONE STORY OR IMPORTANT ASPECT YOU ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR TIME ABROAD?
The most important aspect of studying abroad for me was that I became fluent in Spanish. Being fully immersed in the language and living in a house that only spoke Spanish forced me to learn it. All of my classes during the semester were in Spanish too! I became much more confident in myself and my capabilities from my study abroad semester.
HOW DID YOU ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE ABROAD?
When I studied abroad, I volunteered at a local school in Spain teaching English. I got to learn more about the kids, and the kids about us as we all grew in language learning throughout the semester. In addition, I lived with a host family during the semester, and I spent a lot of time with their family!