I think there is something to be said there. The first thing every single recruiter who saw my résumé said was “Oh, you went to Valencia? How was that?” They did not first comment on my GPA, my work experience, or my skills, they noticed “FSU International Programs, Valencia, Spain,” first. I recently went to my school’s career fair. There are ways that it will change your professional life as well. You will never experience anything like it anytime else. I don’t want this to sound too cliché, but studying abroad changed my life forever. Seriously, if you are on the fence about Valencia, let me go ahead and knock you over and tell you that this program is not a mistake. It shows the people that you're trying and they are more than likely to help. But don't let this deter you - the people are incredibly friendly, and as someone who knew little Spanish, I felt right at home once I got past the initial "OMG I'M IN SPAIN AND I DON'T SPEAK ANY SPANISH WTH AM I GONNA DO?!?!" Don't worry! Seriously, the Valencian people have you covered! As in all foreign countries, try your best. The city has a distinct dialect that is unique for other Spanish speakers from South America and the States. We all are forever indebted to their dedication to the FSU Valencia program. They made sure all of our needs as students were met. These were great and provided us with cultural experiences that we never would have had otherwise. Cati (who unfortunately isn't there any longer) took us to a club where she DJ'ed and coordinated many of the adventures that we went on as a group. The staff at the study center are incredibly friendly and always willing to give recommendations on their favorite places in the city. Down the canal from the study center is the Ciudad de Las Artes y Las Ciencias (City of Arts & Sciences), where there is a breathtaking aquarium and top notch museum exhibits. Next is the canal which many people run, play soccer or walk into other parts of the city. The study center is right behind the Torres de Serranos, which is a big landmark in the city. I studied abroad through FSU in summer 2010 (you know, when Spain won the World Cup - NBD) and it was the best decision I ever made. I think it gets the snub when people think of Spain but this city should be a can't miss.
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