Here we go again!

As I am doing the same intensive summer program twice here in Spain, essentially I am repeating everything. For the month of July, there are a lot more students than there were for May-June. I was excited about it because I was the only one from my school last month, but now I have four other girls. They are all super nice and we bonded instantly.

The first week we went to orientation, were given a mini tour of Oviedo, went to espicha, and went on our first excursion. I like my classes a lot better this month, they are more challenging and there are many more to pick from. Because this program is shorter than last month, the classes are more intensive with work. I don’t mind putting in the extra effort though because I know I am learning something. My Spanish has definitely improved while I’ve been here. I don’t think I’m completely fluent, but I am getting there.

Espicha was great the second time around. I got to meet so many new people from all different places and eat some really great food. Its crazy how fast this entire program is going. In retrospect, two months seems like a long time, but here I am with only three more weeks to go. I just want to make the most of it while I’m here and have the best time.

My name is Ashely Sirna. I am a junior at SUNY New Paltz and am double majoring in Spanish and psychology with a minor in disaster studies. This summer I am studying abroad in Oviedo, Spain for two months. I am very excited to learn about the culture and improve my Spanish!

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