Hi Everyone!
My name is Heather Dolegowski, and I am an English and Spanish Major in Secondary Education. This last Fall semester, I studied abroad in the north of Spain. Burgos, Spain was my home for four months, where I lived with a Spanish family, the Llorentes, and studied at the local university. I had the time of my life.
During my study abroad, I was given countless opportunities to explore Spain and it's culture. I visited two oceans, climbed mountains, toured historic palaces and cathedrals, and practiced Spanish the entire time. One of the most important experiences I had was working in a Spanish school, El Colegio Virgen de la Rosa, where I taught American culture to young Spaniards. Overall, I learned so much about the language and the culture.
As a Spanish major in Secondary Education, it was a requirement for me to study abroad. The Spanish department offers two semester-long programs, and I was immediately interested in Spain. If you are a Spanish major or minor, I recommend reaching out the the department about going abroad. They offer tons of support for you. Studying abroad is an opportunity everyone should take. Go abroad!
Heather Dolegowski
