Help Will Study Abroad in Spain!

William Sledge Start Date: May 17, 2025 - End Date: Nov 16, 2025
  • Spain
  • Santiago de Compostela, Spain

My Travel Story

by: William Sledge Start Date: May 17, 2025 - End Date: Nov 16, 2025
I have been accepted to go on Miami University's "The Way is El Camino" Study Abroad program. For 3 weeks, I will be taking a course in Spain while hiking along "The Way of Saint James", a pilgrimage path leading to one of Medieval Iberia's most important cathedrals. During this time, we'll be hiking about 12 to 14 miles a day across Spain, interacting with locals while learning more about Spain's culture and history. 

I want to take this program for several reasons. Firstly, it will help me work towards my Spanish Minor, getting me 6 credit hours, nearly a third of the required credit hours. It will also fulfill my "Experiential Learning" requirement, which I need to graduate. Secondly, it will help me practice my Spanish in its native environment. The best way to learn a language is to talk to native speakers and this will give me ample opportunity to do so. And lastly, the most personal reason is I find history to be incredibly interesting, as anyone who knows me can tell you. This will give me an opportunity to learn about a country's history directly, rather than just hearing lectures or watching videos about it. 

However, in order for me to do all of this, I am going to need some financial help. College is expensive, study abroad even more so. If it is within your means, I would greatly appreciate any assistance you can give. Any amount helps. 

Thank you and I hope you have a good rest of your day!
  • Spain
  • Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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  • Finances Update

    At the moment, I am about $3,600 short of being able to pay for the program. This number only includes funds I know I have on hand. So if you or someone you know is able to help me getting closer to making up that difference, please do. Any amount helps!
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  • First Donnors

    Thank you, Loralie, Lauren, Gail, Raven, Adam, and Danielle for donating to my page. Y'all have made this a lot more stressful and I am grateful for the help!
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