SiS Newsletter - September 2011 - SIS S. A.: Diana Gor

Diana Gor

My name is Diana Gor and I am an SIS student ambassador at Middlebury College. I have decided to become an SIS student ambassador because of my passion to the Spanish language and culture, and I would like to pass on this passion to other students. I believe that people that get the opportunity to learn about their culture, don’t regret it and most imp,ortantly have a great experience.

I first fell in love with Spain when I went to Cadiz in Andalucia for a week on a school trip. I immediately felt at home because of the welcoming nature of the Andalucians. I enjoyed to discover new things about the Spanish culture and mentality of its people. They were so friendly and warm and were delighted to share their culture with us. I became consumed by their Mediterranean style and, especially, pace of life. I decided that I would like to come back at some point and learn further about Spain; and so I decided to learn Spanish. Learning Spanish opened the door for me to later go on a study abroad program in Madrid and get to know life in central Spain better. Madrid was not any less lively than the south of Spain and my year long stay there was full of great experiences.

This is only the beginning of my senior year and my position as a student ambassador for SIS. I hope that in this time I will successfully help other students to learn about Spanish culture, so in the end they understand where my love and passion towards Spain comes from, and so they have the opportunity to have their own experience there.