New School (en España)

Well I finally learned what school I will be attending in Valladolid, Spain. Yay!

It is the Colegio Santa Teresa de Jesús. I will be taking the 1st Bachillerato. That is like the first year of post-16 schooling. Ehh so like junior year? I guess? Whatever, we'll see. 

Some of the children in my host family attend this school too, as it is like 400 meters from their flat. (A lap around the track for those of you who are bad at distances).

Un saludo, Miguel

Miguel #2 "Morales"

This summer my family has taken in a boy from Spain, as a sort of foreign exchange, except, well... there is no "exchange" per say. He will not be taking my place in New Mexico as I go to Valladolid. :( Sorry, he's just here for a month.

His name is Miguel Morales Sampedro. (Yes... Sampedro). He is from Valladolid, Spain, and a family friend of my soon-to-be host family in Valladolid. 

We've been dragging "Morales" around New Mexico to show him the sights and teach him about America, as this is his first trip to the States. Although, he speaks excellent English, having been to the UK a few different times before this trip. 

My family is having an awesome time showing him the people, area, and some sports in the US. Here's some pictures. 

Un saludo, Miguel

News on School(s)

So... I'm set to leave on September 8th, which is like 4 weeks, I think, into the American school year, and my mom has talked to the principal at PV. He said that I should come to school for like a few weeks and then "dis-enroll" and then I would be set to go to Spain [as if I needed his permission], and that would be best for my American education.

And, well, let's just say, I'm not thrilled. That means I'm going to be enrolled at two different schools for the same year, in two countries, on two continents, so I guess that's okay?! Well, whatever, at least I'll see some friends before I leave.

Great, extra school, like from August to June in 2015-16. Haha love you Mom.

Un saludo, Miguel

Departure Scheduled

Looks like I'm set to leave on September 8, 2015 from JFK International!

Un saludo, Miguel

My Host Family

This seems to be what (some of) my Spanish host family will look like. The single photo is Fernando,  with whom I will be rooming. The other photo is a picture of some of the kids.

Un saludo, Miguel