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Students abroad > Case studies> Steven Marshall Name: Steven Marshall Oregon, USA So, Steven, why did you decide to spenda year studying abroad?School: Concordia University, Well, generally I thought it would be an adventure and a great learning opportunity to live in a totally diferent culture.Mexicans are very warm, outgoing people and my hosts have been treating me like part of their family.Ive also been learning to slow down and relax and take an aftemoon siesta after a big lunch, like the rest of the family!It's been fantastic living in one of Mexico's oldest cities, too, with its beautful 16th century architecture.I chose Mexico because I have been learming Spanish now for three years and I wanted to improve my language skills.I's very ditficult to choose just a few, but one of the best things has definitely been the experience of Iiving with a host family.During my first week, they invited their whole family for dinner to meet me, and it was fun (but quite overwhelming) trying to answer all their questions in Spanish.

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Steven
Marshall
Name: Steven Marshall
Oregon, USA
So, Steven, why did you decide to spenda year studying abroad?
School: Concordia University,
Well, generally I thought it would be an adventure and a great learning opportunity to live in a
totally diferent culture. I chose Mexico because I have been learming Spanish now for three years
and I wanted to improve my language skills.
I's very ditficult to choose just a few, but one of the best things has definitely been the experience of
Iiving with a host family. Mexicans are very warm, outgoing people and my hosts have been treating
me like part of their family. During my first week, they invited their whole family for dinner to meet me,
and it was fun (but quite overwhelming) trying to answer all their questions in Spanish. Ive also been
learning to slow down and relax and take an aftemoon siesta after a big lunch, like the rest of the family!
It's been fantastic living in one of Mexico's oldest cities, too, with its beautful 16th century architecture.
It's a great feeling when you start to feel like you belong" in a foreign place. Litle things like knowing the
around wlthout getting lost are so
so rewarding-
en strangers ask you for dlirections or getting a
Well, I've been struggling a bit to get used to the hot weather, but now I wear a hat. It was also difficult to
get used to the spicy food, but now I'm really enjoying it. I stil have difculty understanding social etiquette.
Last week, for example, a new Mexican friend invited me for dinner and I turmed up exactly on time. My
host seemed a bit surprised. I found out later that Mexicans usually tum up for an appointment at
least half an hour late.
What have been the best parts of your experience so far?
And what about the challenging parts?
Studying in: Puebla, Mexico
What would you say to other young people considering studying abroad?
Go for itl Without a doubt, this has been the best experience of my life so far. I've become
more self-confident, patient and outgoing, and my Spanish has improved even more
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