Emily's Study Abroad Experience to Seville, Spain!

Emily Johnson Start Date: Oct 17, 2016 - End Date: Jan 24, 2017
  • Seville, Spain
  • Morocco
  • Granada, Spain
  • Córdoba, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Málaga, Spain
  • Toledo, Spain

My Travel Story

by: Emily Johnson Start Date: Oct 17, 2016 - End Date: Jan 24, 2017
Hello Friends and Family!
I have been blessed with the opportunity to go to Sevilla, Spain to study abroad and take classes that will help me advance my Spanish Literature and Language degree. I have been wanting to go to Spain and experience the culture since I was a little girl, hearing about the handsome matadors and the genius Museo Picasso. And now that I am studying Spanish, I'm even more excited to see the place where it all began! Some of you may know that I hope to become a clinical psychologist who specializes in minority mental health. Ever since my grandma was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, I noticed the lack of resources for the Latino community when it comes to serious mental illness. If I can go to Spain and immerse myself in the language, I would be able to reach my long time of goal of becoming completely bilingual and be able to help Spanish speakers with mental health treatment and prevention.
Unfortunately, I do have to worry about expenses...I had to apply for a third party program instead of one through my university which would have been cheaper. I placed out of the classes required for an NC State University Spanish program since I began school with Spanish language proficiency (Thanks mom!). The extra expense surpasses what I recieve from Financial Aid and my parent's contribution to my tuition. These expenses include transportation, student visa, excursions, boarding, meals, and additional resources. 
It's very hard for me to ask for help, but I am currently paying for my own utilities, food, and the extra expense of my sorority while being a full time student. Of course I am going to continue to work until I leave, but any ounce of help would be appreciated! Thank you so much for listening and allowing me to live my dream!
  • Seville, Spain
  • Morocco
  • Granada, Spain
  • Córdoba, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Málaga, Spain
  • Toledo, Spain