I graduated from Skidmore this past May and since then I have been working at a clinical program of a child guidance center.  I am a counselor of the Extended Day Treatment Program and run therapeutic groups for kids with different psychological disorders and also track the progress/treatment plans of 6 children specifically.  I did study abroad in Alcala de Henares (Skidmore program) and it has benefited me tremendously.  Not only did it allow me the opportunity to learn about Spanish culture and practice/improve my speaking ability, which I use everyday at my job, but also increased my confidence in working in a new environment.  Because I work in a city, a couple of the children's families speak only Spanish, which requires me to use my Spanish when contacting them, which I do a few times each week.  I am only one of two employees at my program who can speak Spanish, which has made me a very valuable resource to our team. I hope everything is going well at Skidmore!