Teen Summer Language Camp in Alicante, Spain with Greenheart

As a first time solo traveler, this program fit my needs perfectly. We had engaging Spanish lessons and ample opportunities for me to practice what I had already learned in my previous Spanish classes. My host family was super helpful and kind, and I met such amazing people from all around the world. The city of Alicante has many things to do and sights to see, as well as a multitude of delicious restaurants.

This is the first time I have ventured out by myself and left the country, which was a little scary at first but also thrilling and exciting. Leaving my home country, I knew culture was going to be different in Spain and it was, but I loved every second of it. Every culture difference I saw in Spain was awesome and interesting. I had many great experiences that helped me get fully immersed into the true spirit and culture of Spain. I loved the medieval history, Tabarca Island, and many other experiences I got to do. I made many friends and the program was absolutely amazing and worth it. My host mom was great and very sweet. She worked hard to make many meals and create a comfortable place for me to stay. My place was perfect for me and all my needs. Being a first-time traveler and going somewhere you've never been, you will experience homesickness either on your first day or your second day, which is completely normal. I know I did. I had to look past it and instead get out of your apartment and go out and explore the city- go to the beach and experience the beach, make friends. Making friends is crucial to curing culture shock and homesickness. I had homesickness my first and second days until I met my roommate Kai and we became friends, then my culture shock and homesickness just went away. I soon made more friends and then it definitely went away. It came back every once in a while, but that was just because I missed my family and I missed my home, which is completely normal being a first time traveler. However, because of my host family and friends, I got through it and had a great trip.