I'm a dork...and I love my classes!

Outside the International Institute where SU has their classes

Yesterday and today were my first full days of classes. I'm taking Spanish II, Hemingway in Spain, Abnormal Psychology, and Arts of Spain. I'm so excited to begin taking classes that will further my knowledge of Spain. Each teacher has made a conscious effort to integrate the culture of Spain into whatever class they are teaching. Whether they are from Madrid or America, they are all here because they love it. I'm a little envious of the Americans who have adapted to this lifestyle and are true Madrilenos.

I am pretty sure my favorite class is going to be Arts of Spain. Three reasons:

1. We go to the Prado once a week in small groups for lecture on site.

2. The teacher is Patricia, my tour guide from the Azahar seminar who I am obsessed with. She is a Spanish native who has the cutest accent and greatest zest for life I have ever seen. Today she hopped around class, and (I don't think intentionally), had the class in hysterics.

3. I love European art!

Tomorrow between classes, Monica and I are going to explore Madrid more. There are SOOO many areas we have yet to see, and we really want to get to know every nook and cranny before time gets away from us.

Off to bed. Estoy muy consada!

Emily