So my school has an international study program, and I'm trying out for it! Actually, I sent in the application a month ago. I just got a letter a few days ago saying that I've been selected for interview! If I'm going to be selected for the program, I absolutely must ace this interview. I have to dress professionally, give off a good impression, and present a tentative outline for my 20 page research paper that I will write as part of the study program.
My area of study is music, so my 20 page paper will be on the musical styles of Spain, with in-depth discussions of composers from Spain, non-Spanish composers who emulated Spanish styles, and what kinds of sounds make Spanish music sound... Spanish!
The trip is to Seville, look at it! Isn't it beautiful? I would just love to go. My dad is a native Spanish speaker, so he is going to help me learn Spanish! I'd like to learn more about my heritage. My last name, Mendoza, is Basque, and means 'Cold Mountain.' I know a little bit about my family history, and I know that on my dad's side there is some Spanish Basque. While Seville is not anywhere near Basque country, it's still going to feel so amazing to go somewhere that my ancestors were once living!
So yeah, I really hope to go to Seville. It would be a lovely thing to have happen. Wish me luck, everyone! I hope my interview goes well.
Please enjoy 'Capriccio Espagnol,' a piece about Spain written by a Russian guy. ;)
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