Description

Orientation in Madrid

Your adventure begins with an action packed, three-day orientation in Madrid. Put your Spanish to use as you order tapas in a local cafe, ask for directions to the Palacio Real, and explore the city's medieval streets. Visits to the Prado Museum on Madrid's museum mile,” discussions in city parks, and exploration of diverse neighborhoods strengthen your understanding of contemporary Spanish life and culture. Your orientation concludes with a full-day excursion to historic Toledo.

Homestay, Arts and Travel

For three and a half weeks, embrace the artistic and cultural traditions in sun-drenched Andalucia. A two-week homestay and 12 days of activities focused on art, music, dance, theater, and ceramics give you a deeper insight into Spanish culture and feed your creative soul. Participate in traditional dance and folklore celebrations, taste regional dishes, and visit the Alhambra. In the final week, explore Catalonia from the Costa Brava to the fascinating city of Barcelona.

Sample activities:
Participate in a Flamenco workshop; explore the countryside on horseback; listen to Gypsy music; create pottery in a traditional factory; marvel at the works of Gaudi, Picasso, and Miro; relax on the beaches of Coma-Ruga; enjoy the bustle of Barcelona's Olympic Harbor.

Sample host community:
Granada

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Experiment in International Living's Mission Statement

The Experiment in International Living's mission is to create meaningful, dynamic experiences for students eager to challenge themselves and engage their sense of global citizenry. Our goal is to help young people peel back the superficial differences that exist in their backgrounds and find authentic commonalities among other program participants and the people of their host countries.

Year Founded

1932