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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.
Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now.
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.
Even though I traveled to Europe many times before, somehow it always remained mysterious and unknown continent that needed to be rediscovered, at least in my mind. Before the beginning of SPC Study Abroad Spain 2017 program this June I was not sure what expect or how to prepare for it. I didn’t even … Continue reading Study Abroad Program in Spain Helped to Redefine My Understanding of Culture Once Again
This isn’t my first trip abroad. This isn’t even my first study abroad with SPC. But this trip to Salamanca is one of my favorite experiences ever. The culture in Spain is completely different than the US. The late starts to the day, siestas and late dinners came as kind of a culture shock. It … Continue reading If You are Nervous About Studying Abroad – Forget Those Fears and Just Do It!
I have really enjoyed my study abroad experience in Spain; we have learned an amazing amount of Spanish in only a couple of weeks. Professors Levin, Albrecht, Ivan and Maricha have been wonderful. I opted to stay at the residence which is a dormitory used by students from other parts of Spain. There is an option … Continue reading Learning Spanish on my SPC Study Abroad Program in Salamanca!
I could show you pictures of the ancient buildings and sculptures, but until you touch the blond sandstone mined centuries ago from the deep quarry of Castile-Leon, you can’t truly understand. I could tell you about walking around the city at 11:00 pm amidst the many residents still out eating and enjoying conversation, but until … Continue reading You Can’t Truly Understand What it’s Like to Experience Study Abroad Until You Try It!
“Oh my God I’m doing it!” “I’m flying to another country.” “Ticket prices are not to bad.” “OH!” “Look here if I go a week earlier its way cheaper.” “Oh God but I don’t know anyone” “Hotels are so expensive.” “Hostels? Didn’t I see a scary movie…” “Dang I still don’t know anyone” “What would … Continue reading Conquering the fear of traveling alone for the first time on my SPC Spanish Immersion Study Abroad program
What a week! I haven’t been in Salamanca long at all and yet my love for Salamanca has grown to an insurmountable amount. Each day one spends in Salamanca is a day to learn something new to love about it. In such a small city one would not think there would be much going on; … Continue reading Making friendships and learning something new each day on my SPC Study Abroad program in Salamanca!
This is my third time participating on the SPC Spanish Immersion Study Abroad program to Spain which means that it is the third time that I have never wanted to go home. I guess you could say at this point that I am addicted to Spain. I don’t think that there’s a patch though for … Continue reading My third time participating in the SPC Spanish Immersion Study Abroad program to Salamanca
I signed up for the study abroad program that would take me to Salamanca, Spain through St. Petersburg College last year and didn’t know exactly what to expect at first. Going into the program, I knew basic areas of the spanish culture and everyday life such as; language, social norms, food, etc. However, stepping off … Continue reading Studying Abroad in Salamanca, Spain has been an opportunity of a lifetime!
Today was an extraordinary day. Our group met in the Plaza Major and walked to the New Cathedral where we gained access to an amazing tour that took us to the top of the cathedral, around the gallery at the clerestory level and then up through the tower to the top bell chamber. At each … Continue reading Another Extraordinary Day on the SPC Spain Study Abroad Program!
Today was an extraordinary day in Salamanca. Our group met in the Plaza Major and walked to the New Cathedral where we gained access to an amazing tour that took us to the top of the cathedral, around the gallery at the clerestory level and then up through the tower to the top bell chamber. … Continue reading An extraordinary day in Salamanca on our SPC Study Abroad Program