So last week, I got my "certifica de Castilla La Mancha" (a.k.a. my official acceptance letter from my region). I am soooooo excited to be going. Things seem to be coming together like clock work.
This is a dream come true!!!! Ever since my 7th grade intro to Spanish class I've dreamed of going to Spain. Now my prayers have been answered.
****On a side note, I would like to thank my mother for making me take Spanish instead of French like I originally wanted to. I'll admit it...you were right.... Good looking out Dr. Mama! I LOVE YOU!****
Just imagine, in a few months I will be learning Flamenco while eating fresh Flan and sniffing Sunflowers in the breeze (minus the bees...I hope)....Ahhhh that's the life! From now on you can refer to me as Dona Quixote-Mitzi....or simply Dona will do just fine.
This couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I feel that because of my studies in International and Intercultural Communication I will be better equipped to handle what ever comes my way. In fact those studies are what got me my fellowship.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you all why I'm going to Spain in the first place. About seven months ago I got a tip from a friend that the Ministry of Education in Spain (i.e. the government office for education) was looking for recent college graduates from the United States and Canada to act as "Cultural Assistants" in school districts all across Spain.
Basically, I would spend about 10-15 hours a week working with educators of Spain and students in grades K-12 teaching them English and American culture. The point of this program is to help educators better facilitate language lessons in the classroom, as well as teach young learners language and culture.
Yes, this means I am back in the classroom....it's been a while since I've been in front of a chalk board but I'm sure it will come to me. (is the saying, like riding a bike???) Anyhoo whatever the experience may bring, I am more than ready to accept!
According to my "certifica" I will be in Toledo, Spain which is a city in the region of Castilla La Mancha. Toledo is a city in central Spain near Madrid. It has been affectionately referred to as the "city of three cultures" because it is a "salad bowl" of Christan, Arab and Jewish culture. Uhhh is it just me or doesn't that sound yummy!
Well I've got to go now but I will be sure to write soon!
Hasta Luego-
Mitzi
This couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I feel that because of my studies in International and Intercultural Communication I will be better equipped to handle what ever comes my way. In fact those studies are what got me my fellowship.
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you all why I'm going to Spain in the first place. About seven months ago I got a tip from a friend that the Ministry of Education in Spain (i.e. the government office for education) was looking for recent college graduates from the United States and Canada to act as "Cultural Assistants" in school districts all across Spain.
Basically, I would spend about 10-15 hours a week working with educators of Spain and students in grades K-12 teaching them English and American culture. The point of this program is to help educators better facilitate language lessons in the classroom, as well as teach young learners language and culture.
Yes, this means I am back in the classroom....it's been a while since I've been in front of a chalk board but I'm sure it will come to me. (is the saying, like riding a bike???) Anyhoo whatever the experience may bring, I am more than ready to accept!
According to my "certifica" I will be in Toledo, Spain which is a city in the region of Castilla La Mancha. Toledo is a city in central Spain near Madrid. It has been affectionately referred to as the "city of three cultures" because it is a "salad bowl" of Christan, Arab and Jewish culture. Uhhh is it just me or doesn't that sound yummy!
Well I've got to go now but I will be sure to write soon!
Hasta Luego-
Mitzi
