Unforgettable experience!

I always knew I wanted to study abroad in a Latin American country, but I was a little nervous to commit. I'm so happy I did! This was one of the best experiences of my life, and I wouldn't change a thing! We lived with a host family, went to classes together as a group of 12, had semi-private Spanish classes, and traveled every few weeks to a different part of Bolivia. I got to see major cities such as La Paz, Santa Cruz, Sucre, Potosi, and Cochabamba as well as an eco-conscious town called Samaipata and pueblos in Lake Titicaca and the Amazon region. Practice your Spanish ahead of time, but don't get super worked up about it. You will improve immensely by living with a host family and having conversational Spanish classes. There is a lot of readings to do and some papers, but the topics are highly relevant. If you have time in the summer, reading ahead of time is extremely valuable!