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Kelly McGovern

Honors Spanish Language & Culture
Hometown: CHICAGO

Born and raised in Chicago. After earning my math and Spanish degree to teach secondary education from Loras College in May of 2013, I moved to Spain with CIEE and their teach abroad program to improve my Spanish skills. While residing in Spain, I worked with bilingual students and focused on improving their listening and oral English language skills. I lived and worked in Andalucía (Southern Spain) for three years. I am currently in my sixth year teaching Spanish at the high school level in the Chicagoland area.

While in Spain I traveled often, earned my official DELE C1 Diploma from the Instituto de Cervantes, met lifelong friends, and fell in love with the culture. Living in Spain has been an incredible experience and I have grown both personally and professionally. This experience has impacted me and prepared me in ways I could have never imagined. Whenever I have an opportunity to travel or return to Spain, you bet I'm taking it.

This is my 3rd summer working with CIEE and their High School Study Abroad Program. The most rewarding part of this job is watching the students grow as they immerse themselves in a language and culture that is not their own.

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A Day Excursion to Segovia

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

This past Saturday, students enjoyed a full day of fun! The day started off with kayaking and beach volleyball. The water was refreshing! Afterwards, we made our way to Segovia... keep reading

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La cocina

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

Students learned how to prepare some of the most common and typical Spanish dishes. The best part was "digging in" afterwards to taste the flavors of Spain! Tarta de Santiago... keep reading

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Day Trip To Segovia

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

Saturday was a day full of adventure! Students enjoyed being outdoors. Everyone had the opportunity to go kayaking and show their competitive side playing beach volleyball.

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A Day of Beautiful Views and Summer Fun at Tibidabo

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

Every Saturday, students get to go on an excursion and spend time with their friends. One of these trips was to a theme park in Barcelona called Tibidabo. It's located... keep reading

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La experiencia en el mercado

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

We are in week two of adventures in Spain. Students have been enjoying getting to know the city and the culture of Madrid. To get a closer look at how... keep reading

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My Second Home

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

Author: Lucinda E. When I signed up to come to Spain, I had no idea I would be signing up to become a daughter of a family I didn’t even... keep reading

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La clase de tapas

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

To close the week, we attended a cooking class to learn how to make some typical Spanish tapas. Under the guidance of the chef and his assistant, the students took... keep reading

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La comida de despedida (Farewell Meal)

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

The 4 weeks of total Spanish immerson in Alicante have flown by. Students have grown in their knowledge of the Spanish culture, improved their Spanish-speaking skills, made lifeling friends from... keep reading

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STAMP Test

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

As we are nearing the end of a wonderful 4 weeks spent here in Alicante, the students are wrapping up their studies and enjoying their last days with friends. Before... keep reading

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Our First Impression of Alicante

By Kelly McGovern at CIEE

A Typical Day in Alicante Students met their host families on Monday. They have 3 hours of class with native instructors from Spain. Every afternoon after their classes, students go... keep reading

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