how I have adjusted- clarissa

​at first the language was hard to pick up but throughout the experience it became much easier and fluid. I found myself understanding common questions when out exploring and dining in restaurants. I fell in love with the culture the minute I got there and loved Santa semana festival so much that I hope to go to it again next year! In my workplace all the kids were lovely and so polite and helpful even trying to speak English to me and ask questions about myself. All the staff there were also great and gave me advice on where to visit while I was in Malaga. The activities planned were great and I loved the walking tour of the city because I loved to hear the history of it.

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