I have Friday’s off, which is nice for when I’m going to travel (still need to nail down some plans!), but I went to the school today to see the “infantil” school – 5 years old and younger! I visited a class of 3 and 4 year olds and my heart completely melted. They were … More valladolid
Day 2 at school! I had three English classes and my first day of 3rd grade Spanish. Let me tell you, 3rd grade Spanish is pretty difficult when your “profe” (teacher!) speaks very rapidly. I sit with the students and Ana, the profe, calls on me occasionally – which kind of threw me off, but … More el ingles
First day at school today! They call schools “colegios”! I met with Ana Maria, the school coordinator and she gave me my schedule. I have third grade through sixth grade English classes, which are mainly with one teacher named Luis. I also have Spanish classes that I’m sitting in on with a third grade class … More el colegio
Buenas noches! Today was a long, but fun day! We woke up and had a light breakfast with two cappuccino’s (necessary). We checked out of the hotel, walked over to el Centro de Idiomas (language center) and had our brief orientation. We learned that it’s rude to bring coffees and snacks into classrooms and yawning … More tordesillas
Hola! I’m currently in Valladolid, España with the rest of the group for our orientation. My flight was uneventful, which was great! I sat next to a nice man from Alabama who’s been spending the last 3 years traveling to all 50 states in a motor home to provide disaster relief. I watched Mission Impossible: … More el primero dia
Bienvenidos a las aventuras de alyssa! Hola! My name is Alyssa and I’m traveling to a small town in Castilla y Leon to volunteer teaching English in an elementary school for three months. I’m taking a sabbatical from my full time job to pursue this incredible opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited and also … More las aventuras de alyssa
aventuras de alyssa 