Today was an EPIC first day. We did, indeed, have a placement test. I met three German girls, some girls from Utah, a guy from South Arabia, and SO MANY Chinese and Japanese people. I am so going to try to learn some Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese. So fun.
I have a lot of pics on facebook and I will transfer them onto here when I have time.. Right now it’s gonna be text for a while because it’s the first week and I’m like AAAHHHH!!!!
Today I spoke Spanish a lot, saw the old quarter of Logroño, which was beautiful, and answered a few emails from people who said they want to practice their English and help me with Spanish. It’ll be almost like being in class but funnerer.
There’s a few cute café-bars where I could meet up with people, and I’m pretty excited to find someone that I can practice with. I talked as well as I could with some the other students, but I’m very glad that we’re being placed into levels tomorrow. Then I can try to make friends that are where I am, forms study groups or whatever, and just get some general culture.
Honestly, everyone says to befriend the locals but my Spanish might not be conducive to that until after the first trimester, and I don’t think most people have the patience to deal with someone who is below the 50% line of Spanish-speaking knowledge.
Right now I need to figure out cheap travel and cellphone info, then travel the dorms to see where everything is, but I really should just go to bed. It will happen soon!
Much Love,
Julia
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