FAQ

Wow, I've been impatiently waiting since May but now there's less than one week until I leave for another continent.
Emotional state: slightly terrified.
Spanish: still abominable.
Packing: not started.
Overall: completely unprepared, but ready for a change of scenery.

Instead of doing important things that must be done before I leave, how about I make a quick FAQ section about this trip? Sounds good!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you going?
I’ll be in Seville, Spain from January 18-May 15, taking classes. After classes end, I’m going to travel around Europe for a month.

Where is Seville?
See the map to the left-- it's in the bottom left of the country, in the province of Andalucia. Spaniards call the city Sevilla (seh-VEE-ya).

Here's its Wikipedia page if you're interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville

When are you leaving?
My flight leaves January 17 OH GOD THATS LIKE TOMORROW

When are you coming back?
Umm... never? I'm currently scheduled to return on June 12, but I may stay longer.

Where are you going during your month in Europe?
Currently undecided—definitely France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and England. I'm open to suggestions/recommendations!

Where are you taking classes?
I'll be taking classes with my program and at the University of Seville (Universidad de Sevilla).

What classes are you taking?
Well, first of all there is a two-week intensive Spanish course after orientation. After completion of this course, we take four regular classes. It may change once I arrive, but right now I'm signed up for the following:
Advanced Spanish Grammar II
The Image of the U.S. in Spain: 100 Years of Myths and Stereotypes
Comparative and Contrastive Syntax
Spain on the Cinema Screen

How can I contact you?
Fools, I will not have a phone! Thus, your options are e-mail, Facebook, Skype, this blog.

Have you ever been to Spain before?
Nope, I’ve never been to Europe at all.

Have you read [X Guidebook to Spain/Europe]?
I don't know what it is about guidebooks, I just can't finish them. The only section that ever holds my attention is the one describing their food.

Do you know anyone who’s going with you?
Nope.

What are you going to do in Spain besides classes?
The typical stuff, I suppose: see a bullfight, go to festivals, take pictures of everything, eat copious amounts of ham.

Are you going to get a SPANISH BOYFRIEND?!?!?!
I imagine I'll be too busy with the ham.

Still have questions? Comment here and ask me! Remember to keep everything family-friendly because it appears my grandma will be reading this. (OMA IN DA HAUS)