I'm a Spanish major who has never been to Spain! Help!

Isabella Rhyne Start Date: Mar 3, 2026 - End Date: Jul 30, 2026
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • València, Spain

My Travel Story

by: Isabella Rhyne Start Date: Mar 3, 2026 - End Date: Jul 30, 2026
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
I am going to Spain from June 28th- July 30th! As a Spanish major, this experience will be invaluable. I have never had the opportunity to visit another country, let alone study in another country for several weeks. While I am in Valencia I will be taking two classes with other students from NC State, History of Modern Spanish Art and Culture and Civilization of Spain, both taught entirely in Spanish. I am very excited to be taking these classes to further my own understanding of not only the language, but the culture as well. I am also studying Human Biology because I am planning to go to medical school. I believe that being fully immersed in another culture will really help me to become fluent in speaking Spanish and that will benefit me in the future. I plan to use my experiences to encourage my peers to become involved in other cultures and learn new languages the way that I have. I am passionate about this study abroad opportunity because as a group we are visiting many museums of art, culture, and sciences, taking trips to other countries, and learning new skills together. This is meaningful to me because I have been surrounded by Spanish speakers my entire life and I have been studying Spanish on and off for 10 years. I have never had the opportunity to speak Spanish day in and day out before and I would really like to test my skills. Thank you for your support!
  • València, Spain

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  • Post Spring Break Update:

    Post Spring Break Update:
    Hello everyone! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported my fundraiser so far! As of now we have reached 3% of the goal and that is so great! I wanted to post a small update now that I have returned from my spring break : My university has opened the summer financial aid application and I have applied. I will update again when I find out how much I received and if my fundraising goal is going to change! Thank you again for all the support!
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  • Hello All!

    Hello all!
    Hiya! Thank you for checking out my page! I don't have any updates for you as of now but I would like to share something signifying the start of my fundraiser. I will continue to update somewhat regularly! You can also check out my facebook, I will be sharing updates there too. Thanks again! Here's a picture of me at a recent conference for a community service organization I am involved in for your time!
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