BRANDON CHRISTY is an Administrative Assistant of the NSE and works out of the new office located in Valparaiso, IN. Having taken the NSE himself, Brandon has continued his academic study of Spanish while earning his undergraduate degree from Wabash College. During his time at Wabash, Brandon took advantage of numerous opportunities to grow in his understanding of the Spanish language and culture through academic coursework and various experiences abroad. During the summer of 2006, Brandon took part in a 4-week immersion experience in Ecuador, studying at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Quito, while also visiting various locations throughout the country. In the spring of 2008, he studied abroad through Wabash with the IES Program in Granada, Spain, loving the life, people and food that the beautiful country has to offer. During the summer of 2008, Brandon spent 8 weeks in San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico thanks to a grant from Wabash and taught English to native speakers.