Hi! My name is Mary Hirsch. I am a senior communication major at The College of Charleston. I am studying abroad with the College of Charleston in the Trujillo, Spain program. I chose this program because I have always wanted to study abroad (especially in Europe) and this program allowed me to do that while providing courses for my major, including my capstone. Goals I have set for my time abroad include journaling often if not everyday, allowing myself to be open minded to a new culture so I can fully immerse myself, travel to other countries while I’m overseas, and make friends with my peers as well as my host family. Research I have done about my host country include identifying the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, figuring out the conversion from US dollars to euros, the climate in Spain, and their current economical/political standpoint. I am so excited to begin my journey and have the experience of a lifetime!