Read all about Chloe and Sarah's study abroad in Spain!
Spain was a place that both Sarah and I always wanted to
visit and we were thrilled when we found out that we were able to study there
together in the summer of 2011. I am studying to be a teacher at the University
of Oregon and Spanish was something that I wanted to continue in order to be
more accessible to my possible Spanish-speaking students. Sarah is studying
both human physiology and Spanish and studying in a Spanish speaking country
was the opportunity she needed to practice her knowledge of the language.
We
lived in a small town called Oviedo, located in the northern Asturias region of
Spain, and we studied multiple aspects of the Spanish language and culture for
the majority of our days there. There were also chances to go on excursions to
nearby towns that were enriched with culture that we took advantage of. Being
able to study abroad was something we both knew we wanted to do before we
graduated college, and the chance to practice a language we both felt a passion
for as well as see first hand the way the Spanish people live was something we
will always treasure. Being able to immerse ourselves in another language and
country was an unforgettable experience on its own, but being able to share it
with each other made it all the more memorable. Having a sister to share this
trip with brought a sense of familiarity that made adjusting to a new place
easier and all the more enjoyable. We met through Alpha Chi Omega and have been
good friends, but being able to live in another part of the world together
created a deeper connection between the two of us that we are beyond grateful
for.
What an amazing opportunity for Chloe and Sarah! I'm sure their experience abroad was even more rewarding because they got to share it with each other!
LITB,
Chrissy Hardesty
Spain was a place that both Sarah and I always wanted to
visit and we were thrilled when we found out that we were able to study there
together in the summer of 2011. I am studying to be a teacher at the University
of Oregon and Spanish was something that I wanted to continue in order to be
more accessible to my possible Spanish-speaking students. Sarah is studying
both human physiology and Spanish and studying in a Spanish speaking country
was the opportunity she needed to practice her knowledge of the language. 
We
lived in a small town called Oviedo, located in the northern Asturias region of
Spain, and we studied multiple aspects of the Spanish language and culture for
the majority of our days there. There were also chances to go on excursions to
nearby towns that were enriched with culture that we took advantage of. Being
able to study abroad was something we both knew we wanted to do before we
graduated college, and the chance to practice a language we both felt a passion
for as well as see first hand the way the Spanish people live was something we
will always treasure. Being able to immerse ourselves in another language and
country was an unforgettable experience on its own, but being able to share it
with each other made it all the more memorable. Having a sister to share this
trip with brought a sense of familiarity that made adjusting to a new place
easier and all the more enjoyable. We met through Alpha Chi Omega and have been
good friends, but being able to live in another part of the world together
created a deeper connection between the two of us that we are beyond grateful
for. 
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