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Following is feedback from SLI students:

It took me just two days to know the city of Segovia and to love their people. My experience can be described like this: I learned Spanish in a college town, a place full of history and … where everything happens with no rush! Learning Spanish in these conditions was something new for me: learning in the streets, in the classroom, with my new friends and, of course, with my host family. The internship experience deserves a separate chapter. I worked in the field of rural development. I had the opportunity of collaborating in several projects that promote a better quality of life in isolated areas. It was something rewarding and challenging. I really appreciate the friendly kindness of SLI people.  They made sure that I had the best experience. I hope to find an excuse for repeating it in the future! 

Marie Mathieu, France.

Who said that tradition and globalization were incompatible? Segovia is a monumental and welcoming town that is very close to Madrid, the capital of Spain. The people from Segovia decided some years ago to have the high-speed train a few kilometres far from the town for preserving it. I practiced a pure Spanish in an intensive way while at the same time I enjoyed seating in a sunny sidewalk café under the impressive Aqueduct built by the Romans in the first Century. The internship was a unique experience. A local bank allowed me to use my Spanish language skills by working in a competitive context with direct attention to clients. I had an unforgettable time!!

Li Feng, Hong-Kong

My experience in the Spanish+Internship Program in Peru included three areas: Learning Spanish in a town that is located in the heart of Castille, in Spain; an intensive training in International Cooperation; and volunteer work in the Municipality of Río Negro, in the province of Satipo in Peru. It is hard to say which of these areas was more interesting for me. For years I was longing to contribute as a doctor to childhood development in disadvantaged communities. Language was a barrier. Now I know how to respond when the Peruvian native communities say “thank you” to me [in Spanish] for expressing their gratitude. I would like to keep living here and learn from these peaceful and friendly people.

Werner Koeller. Germany.