Such a great experience with LITA!

I went into my 3 week LITA Spanish program with high expectations, yet my experience surpassed all of them! The trip realized everything I hoped for and more-- My group and leaders were all very kind and supporting, the activities we did were fun, varied, and quite informative, and my Spanish language skills improved exponentially in such a short amount of time. My favorite portion of the experience by far was the homestay, which took place in a small rural town in Castila y León. I was put with the most incredible host parents and 7 year old host sister, and I can't describe how much I enjoyed partaking in a portion of their daily lives. I made so many great memories with my family-- touring the nearby towns, learning to cook their favorite dishes in their kitchen, playing in the public pool, tasting the many traditional tapas of the region, and so much more. Although the program's emphasis on communicating exclusively in Spanish was definitely challenging, I have noticed an enormous improvement in both my skill level and my comfort in speaking Spanish. I have no regrets about my trip with LITA-- An unforgettable highlight of my summer!