As soon as I stepped off the bus and was immediately greeted with a kiss on each cheek from my host mother, I knew from here on out, there would be things I never understood.
It was difficult and took more time than I expect to adjust to Spain. I had so many questions at first like, “why does the milk not go in the fridge?”, or “why do people walk so slowly?” and “are eggs always served for dinner?”. As time went on, I would eventually find answers to most of these questions which made me feel like I was starting to understand the culture.
Realizing that very few people spoke English was one of my first major realizations. Building up the courage to speak Spanish when I need to ask for directions or order at a restaurant also took a while. This was something that I really struggled with.
The biggest challenge for me has been living with a host family. Being in college has made me so used to living on my own so it was hard to follow rules again. I was frustrated at first because I felt like I had no freedom. To be honest, this aspect is still not something I enjoy but have learned to deal with.
I look forward to getting even more acclimated to the unique culture in Seville and noticing more differences.
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