Albin went on high school in Spain

I had always wanted to go on a high school exchange to experience a different way of life. I chose Spain because I knew some Spanish. I preferred to live in Madrid and luckily I found a host family just an hour away, in the city of Zaragoza.

My host family couldn't have been better. They were always there for me. They chose to host because they wanted their seven-year-old son to have a "big brother". In return, I got such a cool "little brother"!

My school was a private Catholic school (where the artist Goya went!) and had a slightly stricter style than what I was used to in Sweden. Sure, it was hard at first, but pretty soon the language fell into place. It was a huge boost when I understood what was being said and could explain what I wanted and how I felt!

I'm really proud that I actually dared to go. I grew a lot because it was a bit like moving away from home. And I will carry the experience with me forever!

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