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Caroline Bunner is a Spanish major at �������ֹ��� and recently studied abroad for a semester at the Universidad de Murcia in Spain. Caroline was interested in the Murcia program because of her major. 

“I have always wanted the opportunity to study abroad to experience a new culture, meet new people and places, and continue my education in a new environment. I especially wanted to immerse myself in Spanish, the language I study.”

Finding the Perfect Spanish Language Study Abroad Program

Caroline thinks the classes at Universidad de Murcia are perfect for students interested in learning the Spanish language. She said, 

“All of the professors are Spanish, and all of my classes were taught in Spanish, but if I had chosen to, certain classes offer bilingual instruction. In most classes, you will have some days that are lectures, and other days that are group/individual work.”

Caroline also gave some recommendations for students planning on studying on this program, saying that 

“I took a free two-week Spanish crash course that UM offers at the start of your semester. I recommend everyone to take this because firstly, the dialect and accent will be different than what you are used to, and secondly, because you will be taught about the culture, places, and events in Murcia.”

Personal Growth Through Study Abroad

Learning to become more confident is something that Caroline values about her study abroad experience. She stated that 

“My experience studying abroad made me more outgoing and confident in myself. I feel I have grown a lot personally; I am more open minded, educated, and understanding.”

Another thing Caroline took away from her experience was how to independently plan loca