Will Graebe of Raleigh, North Carolina gives an introvert’s experience of venturing out to attend a Spanish immersion program on his own.
He gives a mouth-watering food recommendation, and he also gives comfort to those who are nervous about studying in a large city.
Listen to learn more about where to go after you have graduated from the advanced levels of Spanish, and watch for “po” in Chile!
0:18 – 8th grade Spanish to a college minor: Was Will prepared?
1:32 – Choosing Spanish & career Spanish plans
3:10 – Concern of the unknown, large Santiago
4:06 – Learning to manage a large city
4:24 – Vast array of Ecela students
5:24 – Common characteristics of Spanish classes
6:44 – More to learn after graduating from C2 class?
7:35 – After-class for introverted students
8:14 – Favorite Activities: Valpo & Viña/Pucón/hiking near Santiago
9:39 – Ecela’s comfortable neighborhood
10:23 – Stolen items in Argentina
10:56 – Homestay experience
11:44 – Must eat: Chorrillana
12:40 – Talking to friends & family
13:27 – Big city Santiago vs. Raleigh
14:29 – Use of “po” in Santiago
15:37 – Going alone to a Spanish immersion program