It was my first day in Cadiz; I didn't know anyone, I didn't speak Spanish, and I hadn't even decided yet where I was going to take language classes. Before that day was over, however, I had already made my decision. As I approached SIC to take the tour, I was warmly greeted and welcomed into the school by friendly staff and students alike. I immediately felt at home in the intimate SIC community, where the more Spanish I learned, the more I wanted to know, and the more time that passed, the less I wanted to leave. At the end of five weeks, my only regret was that I couldn't stay longer. Studying Spanish language and culture at SIC was undoubtedly among my best experiences abroad, and I truly look forward to returning, whether it's to continue taking classes or just to visit teachers and friends.