by Brooke Winebrenner
While my journey to Spain has come full circle, it has left me with a surreal feeling of a dreamlike opportunity that seemed to pass with a blink of an eye. I gained so much from this experience during my four weeks in Spain that I could probably go on talking about it forever. The opportunity to differentiate and set myself apart from other entry-level PR professionals through this experience is an unmatched benefit in itself. But it has also been so much more than that. I lived and surrounded myself in an unfamiliar culture, faced language barriers, opened myself to different people and views, and challenged myself constantly during the development and completion of our work.
The Imagewest International team went into overdrive and overtime, during our last week in Madrid. This was necessary for the success and completion of the work we planned to present to the client, which included an encompassing digital marketing plan and designing website, poster and city guide templates. Having the opportunity to pitch the work to the client was the most rewarding part of the entire process. We got to see first-hand the client’s excitement and delight when we showed what we had completed in those few weeks.
Overall, the work was a success and following our presentation; we celebrated with an appreciation dinner at the world famous Corral de la Morería where they performed traditional Flamenco dancing and music. This was a great end to our adventure and I feel so fortunate to have experienced numerous Spanish traditions during my time in Spain.
This journey exceeded my expectations, leaving me Spainsick, the opposite of homesick. Spain will always have a special place in my heart and I will always cherish the international relationships and friendships I established during my time there. I hope someday I will be able to return to this wonderful place, but for now with a kiss on each cheek, Adios España.
