It's crazy to think I've been in Spanish for four years! I still remember Spanish I and how nervous I was after trying to remember all the pronouns in the verb chart. I was intrigued by the whole concept of speaking another language, but I never thought I'd actually be able to do it. I'm still not fluent--by any means--but I can understand a great deal more. I'll never forget trying to translate a Daddy Yankee song in Spanish I and the only words I knew were "el" and "gasolina." BAHAHAHA
I think the moment I really began to enjoy Spanish and all it's applications was on the Spanish Trip. I had so much speaking and conversing with the people in Mexico. Everyone has misconceptions about Mexico, and I think I became much more culturally aware after the trip. Holly and I are trying to make plans(including financial plans:/) to go to Merida for spring break some time in college. Spanish has really opened my eyes to other cultures. (Those culture grams really do make you think!)
BTW, I listen to Spanish music alllll the time. I love "Besame" with all my heart, I really do. LOVE IT. I speak Spanish randomly at home, but the only problem is, no one really understands what I'm saying. On a positive note, my mom understands what "tengo hambre" means. She's picked up on that one!:) Spanish has been a really enjoyable class over the last four years. It makes random connections to my life. IE. In Intro to Lit, we discussed how stories can begin "en media res" AKA in the middle of the action. Spanish helped me remember that one! (Well, in Spanish that would mean in the middle of the beef...so yeah!) I would advise anyone to take Spanish!
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