This “2nd” TalkAbroad was first time actually speaking to someone over abroad, as the first time I was supposed to I was unable and had to speak with my professor instead. I was very nervous cause other than with professors, I never had a full, non-English conversation, and never longer than 5 minutes. My partner, Daniella, was extremely nice and helped me come up with the words whenever I went blank. This experience is something I am glad that ODU Spanish courses offer because it really does give you a better sense of authenticity by having no choice but to talk in completely in Spanish.