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Tara Johnston, June, 2005
“I just wanted to say hi. This internship working with immigrants here in Seville was really amazing and I'm glad I did it. I feel like I have more experience working with even more people from all over the world in all kinds of situations. Sometimes I was shocked by how hungry they were or desperate, pompous or intelligent and refined or extremely nice. I really saw a lot of everything. And I wish I could work in this sort of office, but it takes time here to get accepted by the Spanish Employment office. I'll be home this summer to enjoy the beautiful Berkshires while the weather is nice and then I must return to sunny Spain. The Spanish people have perfected the "enjoyment of life". They're really good at it.
Hope you are well at BEST.”
Annie Pham, April, 2004
“Thank you so much for everything! I am very sorry that I did not get the chance to meet up with you but I'll be here much longer. I met with Ivi. She was wonderful, and answered all my questions. I love living with Mari Cruz and Dani; they are very nice. Mari Cruz and I go out and try sangria this weekend, so I'm getting tons of authentic Madrid life! I am also having a wonderful time at Tommy Hilfiger. It is quite the experience, and my Spanish is bound to get better here with so much of it going around! (Mari Cruz and Dani have been very helpful with that as well.) I am sad to have to leave my classes, but I did meet some great people who I hope to keep in contact with! So I just wanted to email you and thank you for all your help! I'm having a wonderful time! If you have someone that would like to ask me questions, that's fine as well. Buenos días!”
Lisa Tai
“There are a number of reasons why my internship at Pepe Jeans will be my best experience in Spain. First of all, it allowed me the opportunity to work in the fashion industry, a field different from my college major. This experience also gave me many cultural insights. You will get to live and be a part of the Spanish business culture - hands on. You will get to meet great natives (locals) and work with clients. Most importantly you will be learning the language. The advice I would like to give to future interns is DO IT. It will be an experience of a lifetime. You only live once. What is 6 months or one year in another country?!!”
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Courtney Redd
“Since I left Spain without contacting, I just wanted to thank you for all your help and for an unforgettable experience. I have sent your website to other people who have asked me about the program, so I hope that they can also experience Spain in the way that I did.”
Marian Mauriello, Perth, Australia
“I can't possibly thank you enough for the incredible time that I have had here in Spain and the opportunities that have come my way. I have been offered an indefinite, full-time job here in Madrid with a company and a job that I absolutely love, contract and everything! I also have a job giving English lessons on the weekends and holidays at a boarding school just half an hour from my office here. I'm not going to be back for summer school or even next fall for that matter, but I think opportunities like this are pretty rare. I have made so many friends and my Spanish has gone through the roof, much thanks to my roommates, who NEVER stop talking. I just wanted to let you know that I think you have a great program and will only continue to improve. You give us the head start; the opportunities are here, and what we decide to do with that is up to us.”
Jonnah
“When people ask me "how my trip was" I have no idea how to answer because it was one of those "you had to be there's". But, you have been there and you know the obvious, like the beauty of the city, culture, broken language barriers, night life, food etc. However, I would have to say that the things that really stick out in my mind are the relationships I built with others and with myself. I learned so much about how others live, about how I react in different situations (that could never be simulated in the USA), and I can't believe I'm saying this so young – how I want to raise my family. With enlightenment came the bad things too, and I am no longer so naïve. My host family, among other young people I met, have used their Spanish hospitality, and they said I could return "cuando quiera." So, by being a nice girl I have saved a lot of time and money on lodging cost…and you know I will be back. How could I not? Who knows, maybe I'll relocate after college (if I can tolerate long enough!).”
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