I am 17 years old, my name is Kaitlyn and I spent my spring semester last year in Spain with Seville Abroad. I remember dreaming of travelling to Spain years before I thought it was possible. This study abroad in Spain was the most transformational experience

I have ever had the privilege of having and I wish everyone could have the experience I did. I have never traveled by myself before, but from the start, I felt like Seville Abroad was a great support my entire time abroad. I always felt safe and had someone to talk to when I needed it. My coordinator became like a second mom to me and one of my closest friends during my stay. My host family was amazing, from day one, they took me in as one of their own. They were amazing, and I really do feel like I have a second family away from home. Seville is absolutely stunning, it is truly a jewel in Europe and I feel so lucky to have call it my second home. The cultural experience you will get is awesome. I experienced events such as Feria de Abril and Semana Santa, which you will never be able to experience anywhere else on Earth. I learned so much, my Spanish level increased tremendously, and I grew to absolutely adore the language. School was great, and I made so many friends there. I would encourage anyone considering studying abroad to go to Seville because it is a beautiful city with awesome culture.

I cannot believe that my semester in Seville is about to come to an end. I have no words to describe the unbelievable experience I have lived for the last few months. Seville is a beautiful, fun city with wonderful people who have always made me feel

at ease. Relating to Seville Abroad, I would emphasize their proximity and dedication to me, they visited my family and me in my house in USA, before my travelling to Spain. They have given me their support all the time, before travelling until the end of the program, communication has been excellent. It is a local company and they know the city to the last detail, they do their best to give you whatever you need, they have treated me like one of the family. In particular, my coordinator Patricia, who has taken care of me with affection and has always been by my side supporting me both personal and academically in the most difficult moments of adaptation. My Spanish family will always be in my heart. Rosario, my host mom, for being so affectionate with me, for taking care of me so well, for treating me like her own daughter and cooking the best meals in the world!! My host father, Miguel, for always making me laugh, and for taking me fishing on Sundays! And especially my host siblings... Martin, my-always-cheerful little brother, and Lucía, my sister for life, thank you for being everything to me, for helping me, teaching me, for your love, for your patience, for taking me with you everywhere!