Going abroad to Spain was truly an incredible experience.  I had an opportunity to explore Spanish culture while taking language classes in Salamanca – a very beautiful city rich with history and traditions. Traveling to a different country was not something new for me, but I’ve never done it completely on my own.  Now looking back at the whole experience, I’m glad that it actually turned out the way it did because I do believe that traveling on your own gives you the benefit of being more proactive in terms of connecting with people and pushes you to interact even more actively.

During my stay in Salamanca, I met other students from different parts of the world. I found it interesting that lots of them had been traveling around a lot and completed other study abroad programs. Most of the people I met were extremely sociable and friendly and it was very easy to establish connections. During the summer there are lots of activities going on in the city. I was lucky to be there during the “arts and culture week” – a time of numerous outdoor performances, concerts, movies, and activities. Aside from that the school also organized different events and activities to introduce students to each other in the beginning of the term and to familiarize them with the city.

Salamanca is a beautiful city with striking architecture, distinct culture, and long-dated traditions, and I felt that from the very first moment I got there. It is also a student city where you can meet lots of interesting people and that makes the experience especially meaningful and memorable.  Looking back at my study abroad experience, I can tell that this program definitely enriched my life, it gave me an opportunity to travel around Spain, socialize, network, meet new people, and make new friends.

 Find out more information about the Spanish Language & Civilization program and Baruch’s many other study abroad options here.