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This past summer of 2006, I studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain, during the month of July.  The food, culture and rich history of this country was unlike anything I had ever seen.  When my friends and I were not in class, we would go and explore the town by foot.  Our favorite thing to do during the day was to go shopping and make daily stops at the fruteria.  We would buy fresh peaches, kiwis, and grapes at ridiculously low prices from a man who radiated with enthusiasm.  At night we would sit in the Plaza Mayor and quietly observe the local culture that surrounded us.  On the weekends we traveled to some

different towns where we saw some incredible churches and amazing landmarks such as Ferdinand and Isabella’s castle!  We also had the opportunity to visit Portugal and Paris, which were exquisite in their own way.  We visited a beach in Portugal toward the end of our trip.  It was so nice to see the ocean and experience the Portuguese culture.  We spent our last three days in Paris which I also loved.  The food was amazing (even the escargot!).   For me, studying abroad was a life-changing experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone!