When I heard about the Madrid program 2 years ago I have to admit that I didn't even know where Madrid was located. I now know where the city is located which is in central Spain and I am extremely excited about my summer voyage through Espana. Maybe it’s because of my active imagination but I don't just view this Madrid summer program as just another summer school in a different country. I really feel it will be a summer voyage filled with laughter, disappointment, beautiful scenery, unbearable weather, friendly people, rude people, pranks, arguments and most importantly adventure. From improving my Spanish, to exploring the city of Madrid (experiencing the vibrancy of the culture that so many people discuss), to trying different dishes, I'm really expecting a lot from my 1-month stay in Madrid. My goal is to absorb as much of Spain as possible; the best way to do that is by keeping an open mind.
Although I'm optimistic about the program and meeting new people who can probably speak Spanish ten times better than me I am not really looking forward to our last three nights in Paris, France; the city is just overrated to me. Now I never been to Paris but all my life I've heard about it (through school) and it just doesn't capture my attention. But because Paris is known as the city of romance and summer brings out people's inner passion a part of me feels that the summer nights in Paris will be pretty awesome, maybe even better than in Madrid.
I really hope I enjoy myself, really improve my Spanish and don't experience withdrawal because I'm so far away from my family.
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