Language Campus welcomes students from all four corners of the globe. Yes, North, South, East, and West. In the second of a series introducing you to our international language students, meet Jessica.
1.) Hi, Jessica. Where in the world were you born and raised?
I was born and raised in Sicily, an island in southern Italy, in a village on Mount Etna in the province of Catania.
2.) Where are you currently based?
I've been living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for a year and a half, but I often return to Italy to continue my master's studies.
3.) What are you studying?
I study languages. I studied English, Chinese, Spanish, and Lis (Sign Language) over the course of three years, and I'm currently pursuing a master's degree to specialize in teaching Chinese, Spanish, and Italian to foreigners.
4.) What made you want to learn Spanish?
A while back, two friends of mine came to Gran Canaria to study and do their internships. They spoke highly of Gran Canaria. I was intrigued by the climate, the natural beauty, from the beaches to the mountains, and most of all, I fell in love with the people who live there.
5.) Why Gran Canaria?
Listening to Spanish songs made me want to study and learn Spanish. I was very curious about the Spanish language and its culture.
6.) Are the Canary Islands well-known in Italy?
Yes, they are very well-known in Italy. Italians speak highly of them, and many of them vacation in Gran Canaria and then move here.
7.) How did your friends and family react when you told them you were coming to the Canary Islands?
Both my family and friends were very happy that I was coming to Las Palmas to study and do my internship, but I think they were also a little jealous of my choice.
8.) What attracted you to Language Campus?
I was drawn to the organization and the various innovative teaching methods. Language Campus gives you the opportunity to learn a language with a native teacher, and you can also participate in summer camps that allow you to learn a language in various parts of the world.
9.) What about your favorite quote?
My favorite quote is “Slowly but surely.” It literally means that you shouldn’t rush into something, but rather always have the desire to do it, and that’s exactly how great goals are achieved.
10.) Outside of lessons, what was your most memorable discovery on the island? And why?
Surely one of the most memorable discoveries was the Canarian climate, its natural beauty, and the Canarian people who welcomed me and made me feel at home from the very first moment.
11.) What souvenir will you buy?
Bottles of Arehucas Rum and Mojo.
12.) What will be your most lasting memory?
I have many memories on the island, but without a doubt, my most lasting memory will be my experience at Language Campus, as it allowed me to learn new things, new methods, from a teaching perspective, and grow professionally.
