I have to agree with you Bocata. In my case, it was the reverse. First semester I bonded with a lot of the American students, and other nationalities studying abroad in Salamanca, with a handful of Spanish friends. Second semester I made a lot more Spanish friends and deepened existing fiendships. I valued the bonding that happened with the American students and Spaniards. Those relationships contributed to it being, without a doubt, the best year of my life.

Although I led a lifestyle at the time that I wouldn't want to repeat, I am grateful that I had a time in my life when I could totally let go, and not worry about what other people thought. That was a rather nice gift (even if I did embarass myself a few time - not too much though). :p