From 30th June to 15th July 2024, 40 students and 4 teachers participated in the Spanish Immersion Programme. As a part of the immersion, their mornings consisted of classes where they learned about the Spanish language and culture. In the afternoons, students got to experience Spanish culture through different activities. On weekends, the participants visited nearby cities, which include Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, and Segovia.

The group had their Spanish immersion lessons with the instructors at the University of Salamanca. The lessons were divided into 2 parts: 2 hours of Spanish language and an hour each of Spanish culture and speaking. They learned a lot about the Spanish language, history, and culture.

The students had the opportunity to experience various aspects of Spanish culture and traditions. One exciting experience was taking flamenco dance classes. Participants also played popular Spanish board games and embarked on a challenging gymkhana activity around the historic city of Avila as well, where they engaged with locals to uncover answers to various questions. They all learned more about Spanish culture after communicating with people in Avila in Spanish.

At the weekend, there were excursions that left students with fond memories of Spain. For example, the capital of Spain, Madrid, boasted impressive attractions such as the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. Students also got to visit the famous Roman aqueduct in Segovia, one of the oldest universities in Salamanca, and trekked around Toledo to see the old city.

The Spanish Immersion Programme has been an enriching and transformative experience for us all. We changed from young fledglings about to take flight to fully grown adults ready to enter the next stage of our lives. We thank the teachers and staff for guiding us these 2 weeks.