Sophia's Hopes and Expectations Salamanca 2017

I have never travelled abroad before, so I am beyond excited to begin my journey tomorrow with Salamanca. I can't wait to be immersed in a Spanish city rooted in culture and history. I know that I will learn so much about Spain just by living with my host family and seeing their everyday life. I honestly cannot believe that I will be on another continent in 24 hours! I am more than ready to learn the Spanish language in a city as beautiful as Salamanca. I hope that I come back to Dallas as a more intellectual and cultured person with lots of stories!!

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