It is the most fun I have had in another country, even with the classes. I loved my host family. Right away I felt at home. My Spanish brother Angel and his friends were amazing. Eddie B.
The friendships I made and the expressions I learned made it a perfect trip. I can now bust out in Spanish and my family will be really jealous. Eliza S.
I made so many new friends! It is the most independent trip I’ve ever been on and I learned a lot. Polly B.
I so recommend this trip. It is a complete experience in all senses. You are sure to return home with more friends, both Spanish and English-speaking than you ever expected. The relationships plus the experiences and sightseeing are some of the things I will never forget. Lissie C.
I valued the family stay because it improved my ability to comprehend and speak hugely. Sharkey W.
This was such a memorable trip and it helps people grow in a lot of different way. It’s REALLY fun, and I think it’s definitely worth doing. My host family was REALLY GOOD! I think that is part of what made the trip so good for me because of how much I liked them. Fiona D.
The friends that I have made was important to me on this trip - especially the Spanish ones who I will try to keep in touch with. Allan S.
I definitely am taking away a new appreciation of Spanish culture from this trip. Also, the opportunity to practice speaking Spanish when I was surrounded by it was valuable. Libby U.
I’ve had such a great experience. My Spanish has improved immensely. I understand and appreciate the culture more and now I have a greater interest in learning about different countries other than the United States.
My Spanish friends were so open and friendly, as well as eager to learn about another culture. They are amazing people with a really good sense of humor and my Spanish mother, Mercedes, makes the best food ever! Celine C.
I liked living the life of a Spanish person. My Spanish family was absolutely fantastic. They clearly cared about our well being – I always felt safe and happy with them. The program was a good mix of freedom to explore and experience Spain for ourselves and through structured activities. Bailey H.
It is a unique experience. I loved my family so much! Isabel H.
My Spanish family was truly amazing because both my Spanish parents and my Spanish brother treated me as family! The trip provides the best balance between staying with a family and traveling around to different and important sites throughout Spain. Sam R.
I loved all the places we went! The families were all amazing and so were the chaperones and participants! My Spanish family could not have been more loving, kind, cautious – they welcomed us with open arms. Chloe T.
This is an experience like no other! Living with a Spanish family really helps you learn Spanish and feel like part of the community. Bridget W.
This was one of the best summers of my life. I learned so much and made friends that I plan to keep in touch with. Dana C.
The combined experience of getting a true feel for Spanish life (both language and culture) while still being able to forge close friendships was most important. Ben A.
I think my Spanish has improved greatly from having to speak it all the time. I gained a sense of cultural awareness that would only be achieved through feeling like a real member of a Spanish family. This is a very complete and broad immersion into the Spanish culture. Caitlin B.
I would recommend this trip because it is one of the few educational activities that is actually FUN! We learned Spanish conversation and culture along side joking with friends and hanging out with Spanish kids. I loved my Spanish family! Jessica Meyer
I liked learning about a culture that was outside my own, developing close relationships with the family and seeing how they live. Christina S.
I had a fun, enjoyable experience that challenged me in a way that made me able to improve my Spanish so much more. I also think it is a really good mix and variety of traveling and then also living with the family. Mary Jennings V.
Traveling around Spain for a month out of your summer with a group of friends was one of the best experiences of my life. Cailen S.
Compared to what I’ve heard about other trips, this trip is the most effective in improving Spanish. The traveling allows the students to see most of the country instead of just staying in one city. I loved my host family! Tara T.
I loved my host family! This trip vastly improved my Spanish and allowed me to see the ways of a different culture. Cole K.
Hospitable and accommodating, I valued staying with a Spanish family. The trip was fun, and very helpful with my Spanish. Glory R.
The families are great and it’s a good experience to go through. Lucas S.
I valued the independence I had and the relationship with my family. This experience has molded who I am. Mackenzie S.
I definitely am taking away a new appreciation of Spanish culture from this trip. Also, the opportunity to practice speaking Spanish when I was surrounded by it was valuable. Libby U.
I cannot begin to explain how much fun I had on our trip to Spain. I literally had the time of my life. Everywhere you took us was beautiful. I would give anything to do it again. I really miss being there. Polly B.
