Wednesday, November 7, 2012
student exchange to Spain?
student exchange to Spain?
I will be 17 for the majority of those 10 months, and I am seriously considering going to Spain for those 10 months. I'm really nervous though. do they accept Canadians? are they generally friendly? is education taken very seriously? what do teenagers typically do there for fun? what is the fashion like? DOES ANYONE RECOMMEND SPAIN? if not, where do you think i should go? I'm really set on Spain though. and just any insight on what it would be like there for me as i have never been
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1 :
I've never been, but a bunch of my friends went last year and they said it was a good time...of course, they all spoke a decent amount of spanish...which I'de say is top priority. Buena Suerte
2 :
I am Spanish so yes- I recommend Spain. You should have at least a rudimentary understanding of Spanish to enjoy yourself, but otherwise- yes they are very welcoming of foreigners, especially if they're white (I'm no racist, but it is a problem in Spain). there are a lot of pubs to hang out at- a lot of good food, fun people, education is taken seriously, but partying, and enjoying oneself are also serious. Fashion is generally good, it might be a little douchy for American and Canadian tastes, but most american apparel (not the brand), is generally accepted, unless you are a girl, in which case, look at some Spanish fashion magazines, cause there is a large variety of fashion there, a lot of which is very different from Canada or the US. Teenagers have a lot of fun drinking, going to cinemas- the beaches are very popular, shopping, sightseeing, etc... most of the things that US or Canadian teenagers do- but it will vary depending on city or region. Also- don't go to the little farming villages they're very pretty and nostalgic, but, they are full of old people and probably not fun for someone like you. have fun!
3 :
Do they "accept Canadians"??? To go into Spain? They wouldn't offer you the program if they didn't!! They probably won't know that you're not American...seriously...the word for American in Spain is norteamericano...sooo...kinda covers you, too! Education serious? Not as much so. Fashion? Go to the corte inglés site, and look through the jóvenes department...give you an idea. I TOTALLY recommend Spain! As will pretty much anyone here. If you're really set on Spain, why would you ask people to try to talk you out of it!? Just go with it! What is your purpose for going? You're going to learn the language, right? No place better! Have you any preference for towns? Typically, for fun, most of the same things they do in the US, so...apart from playing tons of hockey, you should feel right at home on that: Coffee shops, parties/discos, movies, shopping...whatever. They play lots of "soccer"/f'útbol. You'll find they watch a lot, as well. You may take a folk dancing class. I recommend it. There are fairs...holy days...all sorts of neat things...10 months...good amount of time. I recommend you keep SUPER busy during the 2nd through 4th months...that's when homesickness usually sets in...keeping busy keeps your mind off anything that might make you homesick...help you cope.
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do they accept Canadians? - They accept everybody. are they generally friendly? - Yep, but if you ain't friendly, they aren't friendly. is education taken very seriously? - Of course. what do teenagers typically do there for fun? - Parties, hanging out, talking... what is the fashion like? - Like in your country. DOES ANYONE RECOMMEND SPAIN? - Me. Salamanca, Madrid and Valencia are the best places to study.
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