Gordon College student Stephanie Elliott will spend the next month in Barcelona, Spain immersed in its language and culture and she could not be more excited.
Elliott was one of two students awarded the Chafin Smith Study Abroad Scholarship. The annual scholarship is made possible by Griffin resident Claudette Smith in memory of her late husband, Chafin. The two shared a love of travel.
Stephanie Elliott
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This study trip will allow Elliott, who is from McDonough, to hone her language skills and earn six credit hours toward her minor in Spanish. She plans to become a nurse and feels that being able to communicate in English and Spanish will enhance her ability to care for patients.
"It is a very exciting program," Elliott said. "We attend class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. We live with a local family and are able to see exactly how they live. We also will be able to take short trips in that part of Spain."
Elliott admits to some nervousness since she has never been out of the country but, "I am also so excited. I know the weeks will fly by."