Brittany Caldwell returns the favor by hosting GU students in Spain

Published: April 20, 2022

As a student at Greenville University, Brittany Caldwell had an insatiable appetite for all things Spanish. She attended a Spanish chapel service, joined a Spanish Bible study, and even signed up for semester-abroad experiences in two Spanish-speaking countries.

Brittany Caldwell

A biology major (class of 2016), she added Spanish as a second major following a three-week interterm trip to Nicaragua during January of her sophomore year. She returned to Nicaragua for a study-abroad semester in the fall of her junior year, and then added a study-abroad semester in Spain in the fall of her senior year. 

“My decision to study abroad was motivated by my great desire to improve my Spanish,” said the Fortville, Indiana, native. “But the experience also sounded exciting and adventurous. Both decisions were ultimately confirmed by the Lord after praying about them.

 “My confidence about speaking in Spanish improved a lot while I was in Spain. I remember the first time I successfully made a haircut appointment on the phone; I was so nervous, but it turned out fine. Three other girls accompanied me on the trip, and we had the opportunity to explore the country together.”

Life-changing decision

While living in Madrid, she attended a Free Methodist church