Checking in from sunny Spain, Nastasja shares her unforgettable cultural exchange adventure—and spoiler alert: she’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.
She admits it’s hard to describe the experience without sounding like an ad, but the truth is, this journey completely exceeded her expectations. She met wonderful people, became part of a warm Spanish family, and explored almost the entire eastern coastline of Spain—all while soaking up a month and a half of pure sunshine, beach days, and poolside lounging. Her wardrobe? Just dresses, T-shirts, and swimsuits.
What made it all even better was the perfect mix of learning and fun. She had the chance to dive deep into a new culture, pick up Spanish (because, yes, you’ll have to—English won’t always save you!), and improve her English while developing interpersonal skills she’ll carry forever. One of the best parts? I felt completely at home with people who were strangers just weeks before.
And yes, the rumors are true: Spaniards are incredibly warm, full of energy, always ready to celebrate, and more than willing to help. Exploring cities like Barcelona, not just as a tourist but as someone living in Spain, gave her a fresh, more authentic view—one only locals can offer.
Her advice is simple:
If you love to travel, work with kids, and meet new people, don’t think twice. Do this exchange at least once in your life.
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