For my service learning requirement, I went to Spain for a month and worked in the community. I traveled to small communities as well as the city of Ponferrada. In those small communities I talked to the locals and made community scans. Because I went there for a class, I had to write a research paper and present my findings in front of a group consisting of my peers, professors, and other members of the program. Not only did I present my findings in Spanish, but I also answered questions in Spanish. The program allowed me to improve my language skills by interviewing people, presenting information, and interacting with signs, menus, and other written information. During this month, I stayed in a hostel and also with a host family. Living with the host family allowed me to see the daily lives of Spaniards and also experience the differences in our cultures. Talking to the people, especially those living in the smaller communities, gave me a greater understanding of their culture as well. Many of the small communities consisted of older people and the effects of the Spanish Civil War are still very much felt on these communities and, after taking this class, I understand now that the younger generations have a responsibility to hear and record the stories and experiences from the older generations. We need a greater diversity in our communities, not just between ethnicity and race, but also in regard to age. Young and old have so much to offer the world and we need to work together in order to manifest that.