Ellie's Reflection

Wow! What an incredible trip. My trip to Spain has completely transformed my life. I learned so much Spanish vocabulary, and I also learned how to better understand native Spanish speakers. I learned so much about Spanish culture as well. For example, it is customary to eat dinner as late as 9 or 10 PM. One of my favorite parts of the trip was the daily siesta. I didn't get that much sleep at night so it was really nice to be able to make up this lost sleep during the day.
I also met some incredible people! I became close friends with all of the UA girls on the trip, and I also made some Spanish friends and some friends from different places around the world! It was so amazing to meet such different people from such different backgrounds. This trip really taught me so much about the world, and it made me a more cultured, internationally-minded person. If I could, I would go right back to Spain at this very moment!

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