The travel adventure begins:
Having just finished graduate school to become a Spanish teacher, I took my first study abroad trip to Salamanca, Spain. This trip marked the beginning of an entire decade of international travel that would define my life story. Feel free to read about this trip and continue on to the next ones by using the buttons at the bottom of the page. I apologize for the low resolution of the Salamanca photos, as the camera I used was already pretty old in 2011 when I visited.
In Salamanca, I stayed with a host family and took Spanish classes at the Don Quijote Spanish school. I pushed myself to meet as many people as I could and reach outside my comfort zone.
This trip introduced me to Spanish culture, music, and cuisine. And it opened my eyes to some of my own cultural assumptions. What you will miss from these photos are the distinct smells and textures that defined each experience during this beautiful study abroad session.
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Being in Salamanca inspired me to study abroad every summer for as long as I taught Spanish. Immersing myself in the language and culture of another country was an educational experience more valuable than any other, and I wanted more. So, in 2012, I picked another program and went to a new country...