Malaga

As I study French and Spanish, I chose to split my year abroad and spend 7 months in Gisors, Normandy, France and 3 months in Malaga,

 

Spain.  Malaga was a fantastic experience it was nothing like I had expected there’s so much culture there as long as you avoid the heavily touristy beaches such as Torremolinos and Fuengirola.  The Spanish people, and especially the Andalusians are possibly the best people in the world, they are really friendly, helpful and appreciate when foreigners speak Spanish!  I spent my 3 months in the University of Malaga where I made so many friends from all over the world, the teachers at the University were brilliant, and we were always laughing so much it hardly felt like work.  During my year abroad the most important lessons I learnt were about myself, I learnt that at times I had to stand up for myself and I learnt that it doesn’t matter where you are or how well you speak the language the most important thing is to make friends and not let the little things get you down.  It’s your opportunity, make the most of it! 

Vicky Russell