Jamie Peters - Summer 2017

Hola mis amigos! I have officially been in Spain for a week! It is crazy how fast time is going. I am constantly busy and if I'm not, I'm usually sleeping 😅. I have already seen and done so much! This last weekend we spent a day on a beach about an hour away called Matlascañas (pics below). It was so beautiful and very relaxing. I am in awe at how many wonderful people I have met here through my program (SAIIE), my mama, and people in Sevilla. Last week, when I was walking home from class, I saw an artist drawing these amazing pictures of bull fighting. As we were walking away, he asked me if I liked his pictures and if I would want him to draw a small picture of me. I said sure and we sat down together while he drew me. He could only speak a little English so we mostly spoke in Spanish. I learned he was originally from Argentina but now lives in Sevilla where he is an artist for a living. He was so kind and gave me the drawing for free. As we parted he gave me do...

Hola a todos! I arrived in Spain on May, 21st. The plane ride was exhausting but went without hitch. Thus far, I am loving Spain (besides the heat😅)! Everyday here is above 90 degrees and sunny, very different than Wisconsin. Everyday I wake up and I can't believe I am living in this beautiful country for 5 weeks! Part of my experience is living with a host family. I live with my host mama, Manuela. She is such a sweet lady and has a beautiful home and a little bird named, Pavarotti. She is very affectionate and calls us her hijas (daughters). She always makes us delicious traditonal Spanish food. So far, I am enjoying the food and getting used to the late eating times (lunch at 2:00p.m. and dinner at 8:30p.m.). Monday was my first day of class. I am taking Artistic Monuments for the first 3 weeks and then Spanish Phonetics for the second summer session. The class is so interesting and I am learning so much already! The first hour of class is spent learning in the classroom a...

Hello everyone! My name is Jamie. I am currently a junior at UW La Crosse. My major is Organizational and Professional Communication with a minor in Spanish and in Psychology. This summer I am studying abroad in Seville, Spain for 5 weeks and then visiting a friend in Denmark for a week before heading home. I am taking on this adventure with my good friend Ashley. This blog will hopefully capture the amazing experiences we will have on our adventure in Europe! I hope you all enjoy!