Author Archives: deltesm

The Camino de Santiago was one of the best experiences of my life and I am so glad I had the opportunity to go. The Camino was a 10 day trip of bike riding and backpacking through the mountains and … Continue reading →

This semester, I have interned at La Corredoría Secondary School and have really enjoyed it. Secondary school in Spain has students who are ages 12-16. Every Tuesday from 8:30-11:30, I go to different classrooms and help the teachers with their … Continue reading →

Friday, March 18 – Salamanca Today is the first day of our cultural trip. I was very excited when we arrived in Salamanca. It’s because my Art professor talks a lot about the architecture and history of Salamanca, so I … Continue reading →

Students in the program have had plenty of opportunities to travel around Spain. They have discovered nearby places with buildings dating back many centuries, beautiful mountains, and sandy beaches. They have also traveled north and south, east and west, discovering … Continue reading →

The food in Spain is amazing and my host mom, Berta, is a great cook! She has made soups, the Spanish tortilla, steak and potatoes, eggs over easy with hotdogs, and chicken. Tonight was a bit stranger. We had fish … Continue reading →

I’m finally here! After three flights, about ten hours of flying, and various hours waiting in the airport I made it to my host family’s house. I live with Berta, su marido (husband) Luis, and her 6 year old daughter … Continue reading →

My breath sketched a cloudy imprint of my face on the once spotless glass of the train. I proceeded to clean it off with my sleeve, grainy with marbles of sand from the Mediterranean coast of Barcelona. A few managed … Continue reading →

Lifelong Learning at Miami University is proud to collaborate with the Department of Spanish, and Universidad de Oviedo to offer an innovative language and culture immersion program in northern Spain. This genuine intercultural experience, developed by Dr. Jose Dominguez-Burdalo, will … Continue reading →

I love the city of Oviedo. It’s got a small feel that reminds me of Oxford in that you can easily start to see familiar faces around town and it is easy to learn your way around. However, it’s big … Continue reading →