Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?
Maria: I did my Erasmus in Milan, Italy and then I was studying and working in Edinburgh, Scotland for 4 years. I think the best decision of your live when you are young is living outside your own country and learn different cultures. This has helped me to open my mind and know what I want professionally.
What was your favorite traveling experience?
Maria: I can’t choose just one favorite traveling experience. I enjoy every culture and every person that I have known from different countries. But as an answer I can say that visiting a country where you have a friend or a family member helps you discovering the best places.
What about the future of the industry? How do you think study abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?
Maria: In the past people tend to travel to Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower in 3 days, navigate in a Seina River Cruise and walk around MontMatre. Nowadays, people prefer the idea of being more involved in a certain foreign country; learning the language, doing grocery shopping, meeting people, and everything a citizen in that country would do... The language tourism offers this experience and forgets the simple sightseeing trip of three days.
Describe a time when you felt especially proud to be part of the OnSpain School team.
Maria: Every time that I am going to visit a student at their work placement in one of our cooperating companies! I can see how they have improved their Spanish and their skills. I am glad to be part of that and that OnSpain School can contribute to their future.