When deciding what to do for my integrative experience, I knew I wanted to study abroad. I had no doubt about it. However, I didn’t believe it was possible for me based on how my courses are arranged. My only option was a summer program and Salamanca was the one for me. I had thought about it for a while, and it was the perfect fit. I could take courses that I actually needed at an affordable cost. I’m so glad I was wrong.
My big issue is that I also study music. It may not seem like it, but it takes up SO much time. I barely have any free weekends ever. I have to practice all the time. I mean, it’s a huge amount of work, but with it comes great satisfaction. But aside from the time my Voice Minor takes, the classes are offered in sequence. Every semester the courses are different and they must be taken in order. That being said, I could never take a semester off. There’s just no way. I’d be a full year behind instead of just one semester. And if I may say, college is not cheap at all. Continue reading