Language Campus attracts students from all corners of the globe. Planet Earth, we've got you covered. In the first of a new series introducing you to our international language students, meet Oksana Danylych.
1.) Hello, Oksana. Where in the world were you born and raised?
I was born in Ukraine, near the Hungarian border, and grew up in Canada.
2.) Where are you located now?
I still live in Canada, in Toronto.
3.) What is your job?
I'm a Real Estate Broker with Remax.
4.) What made you want to learn Spanish?
When I was in my early 20s, I worked in tourism and developed a love of learning languages.
5.) Why Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a vibrant city, and the weather is great.
6.) How well-known are the Canary Islands in Canada?
Most Canadians have no idea the Canary Islands exist.
7.) So, what was your friends and family's reaction when you told them you were visiting the islands?
Most of them thought I was visiting the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. Now that I've educated them a little, they'd love to come visit.
8.) What attracted you to Language Campus?
Language Campus has a very flexible schedule with many classes. The teaching staff is very friendly, and it's a real pleasure to attend classes. It enjoys a great location close to everything, including Las Canteras Beach, one of the best beaches in the world, and the Mesa y López area, one of the main areas in Gran Canaria's capital for dining and shopping.
9.) During your classes, what's your favorite word you've learned?
"Beetroot ." I like the sound of these beets.
10.) What about your favorite phrase?
Let's go to the beach . Who wouldn't want to go to the beach in the Canary Islands?
11.) Outside of lessons, what has been your most memorable discovery on the island and why?
Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria has dunes that transport you to the Sahara.
12.) What do you like to eat and drink in bars and restaurants?
I love dry white wines from Lanzarote and grilled chipirones (squid) with freshly baked bread for dipping.
13.) What souvenirs do you plan to buy for the people back home?
My souvenirs won't last long because they're all edible. I'll bring back Canarian cheeses and nougat for everyone to try.
14.) What will be your most lasting memory?
The party-loving people. The energy in the streets during Carnival is electric.
