I am a recent college graduate and a true lover of language and world cultures. I have studied Spanish traditionally and independently for many years and now work as a freelance translator. In 2012, I was able to put my years of study to the test when I enrolled into a cultural exchange program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. There, I solidified my Spanish skills over the four months that I stayed there through my host family and matriculation at two local universities, as well as work...