Immersion in language and culture during a semester in Spain

The speaker reflects on the transformative experience of spending a semester in Spain, living with families and attending the University of Navarra in Pamplona. They highlight the importance of immersing themselves in the language and culture, making friends, and traveling all over the country. The speaker reminisces about specific experiences, such as visiting Madrid and exploring its iconic sites, going to the theater, and staying with a kind Spanish family. They also mention engaging in academic pursuits, including studying history and literature, and the unique challenges of finding information offline at the time.