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Travel and Course:
June 8-30, 2019
This is a three-week intensive language experience where the student is immersed in the language and culture of Spain. It is coordinated by SPC and Estudio Sampere. Estudio Sampere is a NAFSA affiliate and is accredited by Spain’s Instituto Cervantes, the most well-recognized international accreditation body for Spanish language instruction.
Classes are offered at all levels and are taught by Spanish professors five days a week. The instructional program includes 20 language lessons addressing function and communicative skills, plus five cultural lessons per week. Cultural activities and tours reinforce the student’s proficiency in the language and appreciation of the culture.
Learn more about the city of Salamanca by watching this video.
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Available courses – Students must enroll in at least one course from the list below.
Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites. Once accepted into the program, students will be notified of the Course Number and enrollment dates/deadlines.
Professor: Roxana Levin
Lead faculty – Roxana Levin
After you submit the application online, we will review it and an automatic email will be sent to your college email with details of your next steps, including scheduling your interview with the Spain trip lead faculty, Roxana Levin, 727-712-5830.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Spain, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Spain blog below.
This is my last week in Salamanca. I loved visiting the Cathedrals, museums, La Plaza Mayor and other cities. My Spanish has improved as well. I feel like I have walked the entire city (literally). The culture is magnificent. There are so many activities to do and places to see. It was a great experience.
My last week in Salamanca, I got a chance to see a Flamanco dance, a traditional dance of the Spanish. It was very beautiful and interesting. Salamanca is an old city with a lot of beautiful architectures. I love the culture, the people and the food. My Spanish has improved significantly compared to the first … Continue reading My Spanish has improved significantly compared to the first day I came here. by Thuy Tran
After class everyday we have some type of cultural activity. Yesterday’s activity was a Rumba Flamenco dance lesson! Besides looking like a fool at my high school prom I had no prior dancing experience. But man did I have good time dancing Flamenco. We got an hour lesson and I feel I might have to … Continue reading ¡Bailando! by Charles Hatcher
One thing I love about this place is how in this entire city the buildings, the streets and just the structure are all old art and they allow new artist to mix their art with spray paint, it’s interesting to me. Anyway this morning my class boarded a bus to Val Verde ranch the home … Continue reading Visiting Val Verde Ranch and making lifelong friends in Spain by Kadeem Thomas
I am taking the working experience class with Kadeem and David! We work once a week at el Banco de Alimentos en Salamanca. It’s a food bank that distributes tons of fruits and other necessities to smaller groups and organizations that help people in need. It’s great to know that the work we do actually … Continue reading Travel, School, Work = taking in the Spanish culture! by Charles Hatcher
Dear All, I am currently on the Spain Study Abroad program. I can not even begin to explain how important Study Abroad is to my experience as a student at SPC. This experience as a student in another country has changed my outlook on many subjects, for example language learning. Meeting people here who know … Continue reading My opinion about Study Abroad by Arthur Wilmoth
When I was first introduced to the staff they where friendly and very professional. After the first week I was given a test to determine where I would be placed to make the most progress in the least amount of time. We were then told what classes we would be placed in and introduced to … Continue reading My school experience and view of the Sampere team by Daniel Baez
Salamanaca is great! The food, the culture and ambience is beyond words. I really enjoyed visiting the cathedrals, museums and having lunch in La Plaza de Mayor. It is the perfect place to emerge yourself into the culture and learn Spanish.
I’m not sure what to say about today that I haven’t said already, but anyway I had an oral in class today about my family and I don’t feel I did all that well. I guess I got my point across though …it was way too much hesitation and ugh ugh ugh but I’ve got … Continue reading Exploring the sounds and legends of Salamanca by Kadeem Thomas
Salamanca is easily the most beautiful place I have personally ever been. The atmosphere and the people here are so different from anywhere else. I love the Plaza Mayor. At night when the lights come on, it’s just breath-taking. No picture can do its beauty justice!