Language Campus welcomes students from all four corners of the world. Yes, North, South, East and West. In the second in 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 the south of Italy, in a village on Etna in the province of Catania.
) Where are you located now?
I have been living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for a year and a half but I often go back to Italy to continue my master's studies.
) What are you studying?
I study languages, I studied English, Chinese, Spanish and Lis (Sign Language) over the course of three years and now I am doing a master's degree to specialise in teaching Chinese, Spanish and Italian to foreigners.
) What made you want to learn Spanish?
Some time ago two friends of mine had come to Gran Canaria to study and do their internships, and they spoke very highly of Gran Canaria. I was intrigued by the climate, the natural beauty, from the beaches to the mountains and above all I fell in love with the people who live there.
) Why Gran Canaria?
Listening to Spanish songs made me want to study and learn Spanish, I was very curious about the Spanish language and culture.
) Are the Canary Islands well known in Italy?
Yes, they are very well known in Italy, the Italians speak very well of them and many of them go on holiday to Gran Canaria and then move here.
) 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 came to study and do my internship in Las Palmas, I think they were also a bit envious of my choice.
8.) What attracted you to Language Campus?
I was attracted by the organisation and the different innovative teaching methods. Language campus gives you the opportunity to learn a language with a native teacher and it is also possible to participate in summer camps that allow you to learn a language in various parts of the world.
9.) What about your favourite phrase?
My favourite phrase is "Don't rush but be willing", it literally means that you should not be in a hurry to do something but always be willing to do it, and that is exactly how great goals are achieved.
10.) Apart from the 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.
) Which souvenir will you buy?
Bottles of Ronmiel de arehucas and mojo.
) What will be your most lasting memory?
I have many memories on the island but without a doubt the most lasting memory will be the experience I had at Language Campus as it allowed me to learn new things, new methods, from a teaching point of view and to grow professionally.
