Indy Language CenterAug 9, 20224 min read“Hay que Merendar”: Snacking in SpainBy: Callie Schaden | One of the best parts about my semester in Spain was living with a host mom that was an incredible cook. My...
Indy Language CenterJul 7, 20226 min readWhy Study AbroadBy: Callie Schaden | I’m going to be honest with you, I did NOT want to study abroad. I heard stories of people having the chance to live...
Indy Language CenterJun 22, 20224 min readA Beginner’s Thoughts on Linguistic IdentityBy: Callie Schaden | I grew up in an area where pretty much everyone speaks English. It’s one of those towns where almost everyone who’s...
Indy Language CenterJun 15, 20224 min readThe Importance of Social Context for Language LearningBy: Callie Schaden | Up until living in Spain for a semester, my experience with speaking Spanish did not often leave the classroom....
Indy Language CenterJun 7, 20225 min readLeaving a Culture You Just Began to KnowBy: Callie Schaden | Arriving in a completely different country without knowing the language or having any idea what to expect is hard,...
Indy Language CenterMay 31, 20226 min readLessons from My Spanish Host MomBy: Callie Schaden | I arrived in Valencia, Spain on a Tuesday morning after three flights and 18 hours of travel. I was tired,...