"Our experience in Salamanca in the summer of 2007 was excellent!! This is a great way to learn the language and culture of Spain. We lived with a Spanish family and attended Spanish classes each day for three weeks. We have an appreciation for our Prof. Maria Villagomez and the Napa Valley College for this opportunity."

Martha and Richard Pastcan, Summer 2007, Salamanca, Spain

"I was really excited to study Spanish abroad after working so hard in class. After I awoke on my first morning, I walked down to the main street where I encountered a policeman. I wasn't sure what to do, and too tongue-tied to ask. The officer looked at me and said, '¡Pasale!' That was great advice for crossing the street. It was also great advice for someone who wishes to become bilingual. At some point we must quit thinking about grammar and  cross into communicating with people who don't speak English.

I am so glad I started my studies at NVC and continued with two wonderful international summer study experiences. It is not easy to become bilingual, but it is possible, and it is so rewarding."

¡Sí, se puede! y ¡Vale la pena!

Revalee Hemken

Dhana and I participated in the Salamanca 3 week immersion in 2008.

We had an awesome experience, the group was eclectic/fun, our host family was great and YOU...were the star!

We highly recommend a Spanish experience in Spain or Portugal...saludos...gyd

Gene Waken