The people, the culture, the monuments, the atmosphere and the blend of modern and historic features was just spectacular.  Every time I said a simple word such as “Hola” people would immediately say it back with friendliness and that’s something I am grateful for very much because the people in Seville made me feel at home and safe.  Knowing that some people could speak English was a bonus for me but I liked the challenge of hearing fluent Spanish and trying to have a conversation.  This was something that I could work on whilst at the Spanish school which was a warm and welcoming place.  When we first arrived, we went to the Maria Luisa Park and it was a reminder of what peace and tranquility looks and sounds like.  We saw birds on our journey and fed them food.  I saw the expressions on my classmates’ faces; they were content and happy with their surrounding sand it was lovely to witness what a change of environment can do to a person. 

When I immediately got off the plane to London, I felt saddened because although my family and entire life is in London, I still couldn’t help but miss Spain. I feel like Spain is a place where you can take a breather and enjoy the pleasure of the language and how it’s spoken as well as the different culture.  I enjoyed learning about Spain and the confidence it has given me with my Spanish.

Naomi Okorie.