Very unique and formative experience.

Lita's commitment to complete language and cultural immersion convinced me to go on the three-week South trip. From the moment I got off the plane and met the rest of the students in my group, everything was in Spanish. One of my favorite memories was playing cards with the other students in my group on one of the first nights and hanging out casually, completely in Spanish. The group leaders were not around to nag us, and we still spoke completely in Spanish. This program is very popular among other students who are willing to make a commitment to speaking Spanish for all three weeks, which creates a great environment for learning and full immersion.

The purpose of the trip, to improve the students' Spanish, learn about Spanish culture, and experience authentic Spanish life, was accomplished very successfully. But the many other merits of the trip which I did not expect include a deep relationship with my Spanish homestay family, introspective thinking and discoveries, active activities, and making good friends both in the homestay town and in my group of American students. The group leaders were great teachers: knowledgable, relatable, genuinely fun, and supportive.

My trip was one of the most formative experiences that I have had, where I learned the most about myself (which I did not expect). When the program asked for feedback and criticism to improve the trips, I genuinely could think of anything to give them. On the trip, each time I thought I had a suggestion, by the end of the trip I realized that my suggestion would make the program worse, and its structure and purpose should not change at all.

What separates Lita from other group travel programs is its full commitment to Spanish immersion, and how it allows students to experience authentic Spanish culture because the trips take place in very small towns.

I highly recommend!