An Unforgettable Experience and a New Passion For Speaking Spanish

When I first decided to sign up for a full emersion program, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had thought I would not be able to speak a lot of Spanish, and I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the family that I was staying with. However, it ended up being the complete opposite.
This summer, my experience in Spain with LITA was like no other. The friendships I’ve made (with those who’d lived in Spain and fellow students), and the activities in which we partook, were unforgettable. In this experience, students are pushed out of their comfort zones, and are able to truly immerse themselves in a Spanish culture.
With the guidance from the programs leaders and other students, I was able to feel a lot more comfortable when speaking, which allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, and improve my speaking ability by practicing with conversation.
Looking back to before my experience with LITA, my growth as a student learning Spanish has been phenomenal. I feel much more confident now speaking in class at my school, and have developed an obsession with the language.
Overall, this trip was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend this to high school students who are obsessed with the language, and truly want to test their ability of speaking, as well as having an incredible time.