14- How Studying Spanish in College Led to a Life-Changing Study Abroad in Argentina with Zakkiyya Chase

In this episode, Zakkiyya Chase shares her inspiring journey—from studying Spanish in college to a transformative three-month study abroad in Argentina. She opens up about the challenges of learning Spanish, adapting to Argentina’s unique culture and accent, and the life-changing impact of full immersion.

📢 Note for Parents: This episode touches on sensitive parts of Argentina’s history.

About Our Guest

• Author of No Dream Deferred: Why Black and Latino Families Are Choosing Homeschool
• Founder of Empowered Home Educators, Inc.
• Advocate for homeschooling and language learning

What You’ll Learn:

🎓 How college Spanish prepared her for real-world interactions
🌍 The challenges and rewards of studying abroad in Argentina
🗣️ How immersion helped her gain confidence in Spanish
🍽️ Favorite foods, cultural surprises, and life lessons
💡 Encouragement for parents & teens learning Spanish

Connect with Zakkiyya Chase:

🔗 LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakkiyya-chase 

🌐 Empowered Home Educators https://www.empoweredhomeed.org https://www.facebook.com/empoweredhomeed/ 

📖 No Dream Deferred Book

https://www.amazon.com/No-Dream-Deferred-Families-Homeschool/dp/0997893419 

No Dream Deferred- FREE Excerpt!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1wkSeSNm8nsMGRrUEhPYnVqSzA/view?resourcekey=0-alHdYVFKgn4U8uAt72t83A

 

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