My quarter in León was life-changing. From visiting art museums and historical sites to frequenting the same cafe and eating loaves of bread on the walk home from class, I was able to improve my language ability and learn about the rich culture of Spain. I entered with high expectations and this program exceeded them across the board. It can be daunting to step off the plane by yourself in a foreign country, but I promise if you take the leap you will be rewarded. Studying abroad is such a unique experience and the memories and friendships you make are so special – I will be sharing stories from Spain for the rest of my life. The people you meet, the places you visit, the food you eat – all of it is transformative. I am already counting the days to go back.