Ellie's Expectations and Hopes for the Trip

I am so excited for so many aspects of this trip to Salamanca. I hope that I can greatly expand my Spanish vocabulary by attending the Spanish classes and conversing in Spanish with my host family. I am also looking forward to meeting my host mom and learning more about Spanish culture through her. Also, I am so excited for the excursions that we are going on so that I can see more of Spain. My birthday is July 14 so I am excited to spend my birthday in a foreign country. I cannot wait for this incredible trip of a lifetime!

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