Sarah's Hopes for Salamanca

With the trip to Spain quickly approaching, I am beginning to finally consider my expectations for the  trip in a more realistic way. For a while, although I knew I was going to travel to Spain during the summer, it was hard for me to actually picture what it would be like. As I think about it now, I can think about my hopes and expectations for the trip more vividly since the trip is only a few hours away. I am excited to meet my host family and experience a culture that is completely foreign to me. This includes visiting historic landmarks, trying new foods, and speaking and learning the language of Spain. I expect that I will learn a lot during this trip, about not only the language but also the culture. I am so incredibly excited to travel to Salamanca, and I can't wait to get there!

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