--- title: "Proctor en Segovia: Taking It In" description: In their first two weeks immersed in life in Segovia and Spain, winter term 2017 students take a cue from Spanish culture to be present, slow down, and take in their time abroad. This, however, does not mean they are idle. There are photography trips in Segovia province, cooking projects, Real Madrid and the Prado, and, of course, time to explore Segovia’s old quarter and the Madrid! image: https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5956.jpg --- [![Proctor](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/file-1222761375-png/Images/INTlogo.png "Proctor")](http://www.proctoracademy.org) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Proctor%20en%20Segovia%3A%20Taking%20It%20In) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ## Proctor en Segovia: Taking It In Posted by [Proctor en Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/author/proctor-en-segovia) 01/27/2017 My first impression of Spain was how small the spaces are. After arriving in Segovia, Mikaela took me to my host mom Marife’s apartment. In addition to the elevator that could only fit in three people at most, my shower is located in my room and the corridor can only have one person passing each time. Marife seemed like someone that knows exactly how to enjoy life, though; there are approximately more than ten kinds of glasses and cups in the kitchen and living room, and her narrow corridor is full of organised and delicate decorations. Knowing Marife and the daily schedule in Spain, which includes a siesta (a nap about two hours in the middle of the day) and a dinner that doesn’t start until 9:30, I slowly started to process the much more relaxed lifestyle in Spain. ![Proctor en Segovia visits the Prado museum in Madrid](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5956.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5956.jpg "Proctor en Segovia visits the Prado museum in Madrid") Proctor at the Prado! Visiting program parent Christy joined us for a morning at Museo del Prado and an afternoon at Santiago Bernabéu to watch Real Madrid CF! ![Proctor en Segovia visits the Prado museum in Madrid](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/Ariel1.jpg?width=785&name=Ariel1.jpg "Proctor en Segovia visits the Prado museum in Madrid") Ariel feeding birds in front of Museo Prado. The town of Segovia is a calm and small city full of tourists, cafes, shops, and history. There are markets held at Plaza Mayor (where the school is at) every Thursday. The markets contain rare and interesting items from strawberries that are half the size of an orange to antique helmets from the 19th century. My Spanish teacher Rosa helped me bargain a pair of antique binoculars. It is possible to enter “moonlight kingdom” within twenty minutes of the old quarter of the town. Hiking in the mountains that used to be the Jewish cemetery and walking around Alcázar de Segovia, we can easily see time carved in this town. ![Segovia's Plaza Mayor](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5946.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5946.jpg "Segovia's Plaza Mayor") ![Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5724.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5724.jpg "Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia")"Moonlight kingdom" ![Proctor en Segovia cooking afternoon activity](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/DSC_1440.jpg?width=600&name=DSC_1440.jpg "Proctor en Segovia cooking afternoon activity") Our "Thursday market fresh-fruit smoothies." We went to Madrid twice during the last two weeks. Very different from Segovia, Madrid is much more modern and diverse. Once I entered the metro in Madrid, I felt like I was at home in Shanghai. Similar to Shanghai, Madrid is never short of crowds. I was lucky enough to encounter a marionette performer. The marionette was wearing a glittery red suit and singing some jazzy American songs. I put a few coins in my pocket the second time I entered Madrid. Besides the marionette performer, I gave coins to a guitarist and a drummer in the subway, another guitarist in front of Museo Nacional del Prado, and a group of middle-aged musicians playing Spanish songs at Puerta del Sol. The unique thing about street performers in Spain is that they make people actually want to stop and watch, and they say a genuine “thank you” to people. Unlike the busy Shanghai, people in Madrid are willing to stop and pay attention to you. ![Proctor en Segovia visits the Palacio Real of Madrid](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5796.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5796.jpg "Proctor en Segovia visits the Palacio Real of Madrid") Discussing Philip V and the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) of Madrid! ![Proctor en Segovia watches a Real Madrid match](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_3702.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_3702.jpg "Proctor en Segovia watches a Real Madrid match") Real Madrid, Olé! (Photo credit: Christy Johnson). My mom used to tell me that families are always closer than friends. However, when I was put into a small apartment with my host mom Marife, the family bond was built instantly. Marife and I both love tea more than coffee, dogs more than cats, and Avatar more than politics. She has really told me “Mi casa es tu casa.” She’s caring and energetic, and she puts on lipstick and a pink scarf when she goes out. The metal art teacher Jesús and my guitar tutor Oscar are also patient and inspiring. I think when the daily paces are slowed down, people have more time to care about their surroundings. ![Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5744.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5744.jpg "Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia") Another perspective of the Alcázar, this time from the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz. ![Proctor en Segovia in the Jewish Cemetery of Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5712.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5712.jpg "Proctor en Segovia in the Jewish Cemetery of Segovia") Considering Segovia's Sephardic Jewish history. ![Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/DSC_1423.jpg?width=785&name=DSC_1423.jpg "Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia") (Photo credit: Luke Lockwood) It has only been two weeks, but so much has happened. I look forward to more exciting events in the future. ~ Ariel Peng ![Ian with an interesting perspective of the aqueduct](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/Ian7.jpg?width=600&name=Ian7.jpg "Ian with an interesting perspective of the aqueduct") Ian brings us a unique perspective of Segovia's Roman aqueduct! (Photo credit: Ian Oleksiak). ![Proctor en Segovia eats chocolate con churros](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5710.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5710.jpg "Proctor en Segovia eats chocolate con churros") Enjoying *chocolate con churros* in a café a few paces from the aqueduct. This week in Segovia there was a turning point that I quickly experienced from adjusting to a new home, family and culture to truly being able to embrace and experience what life is like living in Europe. I've realized life is much less rushed and simpler for everyone here even when trying to accomplish the same goals we have. Being able to take a "siesta" in the middle of the work day and having free time to spend with my host family is something I truly enjoy. Walking to school and being forced to use Spanish at meals, on the street and in class makes the language feel much more real and less of a class subject. My host brother Danny is my age and and much more similar to me then expected. He plays video games, spends nights studying, hangs out with friends and family and I truly considered him a friend and the closest thing I've ever had to a brother in my life. ![Proctor en Segovia photography afternoon activity](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/DSC_1419.jpg?width=785&name=DSC_1419.jpg "Proctor en Segovia photography afternoon activity") Oak trees and palacio grounds just outside of Segovia (photography afternoon activity). (Photo credit: Rose Fore). ![Proctor en Segovia photography afternoon activity](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/DSC_1398.jpg?width=785&name=DSC_1398.jpg "Proctor en Segovia photography afternoon activity") (Photo credit: Emily Patterson). ![Proctor en Segovia English class in a café!](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5827.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5827.jpg "Proctor en Segovia English class in a café!") Before I got to Spain I would talk to my friends that were here in the Fall and see them surrounded by a completely different style of architecture and streets filled with stores that looked so foreign. I simply would be in shock how they seemed so comfortable being there. Now I truly understand how quickly the feeling of being a foreigner can disappear. Within a few days I began to feel like part of this unique culture. ![Proctor en Segovia yoga afternoon activity](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5831.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5831.jpg "Proctor en Segovia yoga afternoon activity") Post-yoga relaxing y *tumbados.* ![Proctor en Segovia admires the sunset](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5717.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5717.jpg "Proctor en Segovia admires the sunset") Everyone’s host family's loves them and no one is nervous to live like they normally would at home. I think Spanish culture is a culture that people will never understand until completely surrounded by it. The amount of Spanish that you pick up is \[surprising\] because you don't realize you’re learning because of how different the feeling of learning so much without being so stressed out is. ![Proctor en Segovia Spanish class activity](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5923.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5923.jpg "Proctor en Segovia Spanish class activity") Dressing up for a Spanish class skit. ![Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/DSC_1403%20(1).jpg?width=600&name=DSC_1403%20(1).jpg "Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia")Segovia's Alcázar (castle). This weekend we experienced the true enjoyment of people in Madrid. We all completely stepped out of our comfort zone and joined the other 80,000 people in watching Real Madrid and Málaga battle for 90 minutes on the pitch. The love people have for the players and teams is comparable to few other sports in America. Watching a soccer game and seeing the fans reactions throughout the time is something that I will never forget. So far in Spain I have learned the true meaning of Proctor’s living to learn aspect, and it has been wonderful. ~ Ian Oleksiak ![Proctor en Segovia watches a Real Madrid match](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/IMG_5976.jpg?width=785&name=IMG_5976.jpg "Proctor en Segovia watches a Real Madrid match")In the Spanish Cathedral of fútbol (not to anger our Barca aficionados) the debate of the afternoon was: has Ronaldo lost his touch? Real Madrid still wins 2-1 thanks to Sergio.....RAMOS! *![Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs-fs/hubfs/A_Proctor_en_Segovia_Winter17_Wks1-2/DSC_1384.jpg?width=785&name=DSC_1384.jpg "Proctor en Segovia admiring the Alcázar of Segovia")Un saludo desde Málaga. ¡Hasta la próxima!* *Proctor en Seogovia Winter 2017* [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Proctor%20en%20Segovia%3A%20Taking%20It%20In) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.proctoracademy.org%2Fproctor-en-segovia-taking-it-in%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) [![Read and Subscribe to The Buzz!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/408790/interactive-142506864155.png)](https://blogs.proctoracademy.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJsjdpcnXy1K1NRSMlxHWTAWoilPebNkGjoxOTOMGYHBlgu%2FMChd6mHJGsmJWnrgxNRqCixtLi1Rs1pmU4qd0gZPx6VgQ9IB0plIScsEGfdLwlfDJV8FGOhk8qLfWEyRtyxa7oN7F8AM567T9eOrkw9g3woDivJGAOGIG1Tj78nxHgYI2oD7KTFZqbqiJbRJkX69amPqNxwds8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=142506864155&portalId=408790) ### Posts by Topic - 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