Interview with Cesc Blanco | The benefits of traveling
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:38 am
What's Up! Sabadell hosted the guest speaker Cesc Blanco. Cesc is a journalist who one day decided to go abroad. I have traveled to different places to experience all sorts of adventures. He is currently studying a master in International Political Economy at Newcastle University (England).
Hello Cesc. Enter yourself!
Hi! I'm from Sagunt (near Valencia), I'm 29 years old and I studied dominican republic phone number list in Barcelona. I love traveling and learning languages. Spanish is my mother tongue, then I started learning Catalan when I was 15 years old. Once I had finished my degree I went on to study English – my next challenge is Portuguese.
Why did you decide to go abroad to go to Scotland & America?
It was almost a personal challenge. In both cases, I was driven by curiosity and the need to learn and discover. However, America was just a holiday, whereas living in Scotland was a way to save some money up and learn English.
Which personal challenges have you overcome?
Settling down in a foreign country where a foreign language is spoken, with all the setbacks it entails. On the other hand, being able to manage my money, time and dangers for eight months, enjoying the experience and learning a lot.
Tell us about a time you encountered problems while abroad?
The first few months in Scotland where very frustrating. Not being able to express yourself (especially in sticky situations) or not being able to understand what a local speaker was telling you and having the impression you're missing crucial information out.
Hello Cesc. Enter yourself!
Hi! I'm from Sagunt (near Valencia), I'm 29 years old and I studied dominican republic phone number list in Barcelona. I love traveling and learning languages. Spanish is my mother tongue, then I started learning Catalan when I was 15 years old. Once I had finished my degree I went on to study English – my next challenge is Portuguese.
Why did you decide to go abroad to go to Scotland & America?
It was almost a personal challenge. In both cases, I was driven by curiosity and the need to learn and discover. However, America was just a holiday, whereas living in Scotland was a way to save some money up and learn English.
Which personal challenges have you overcome?
Settling down in a foreign country where a foreign language is spoken, with all the setbacks it entails. On the other hand, being able to manage my money, time and dangers for eight months, enjoying the experience and learning a lot.
Tell us about a time you encountered problems while abroad?
The first few months in Scotland where very frustrating. Not being able to express yourself (especially in sticky situations) or not being able to understand what a local speaker was telling you and having the impression you're missing crucial information out.