Explore Seville and the heart of Andalusia as you learn about the region’s history and culture. Experience flamenco, taste tapas, and connect with locals in one of Spain’s most storied cities.
Your journey begins in Seville, the capital of Andalusia and a city shaped by centuries of Spanish, Roma, and Arabic influences. With nearly two weeks based in Seville, you’ll have time to settle into daily life, practice Spanish with local community members and your host siblings, and explore the city beyond its most famous sights. From neighborhood markets to historic landmarks and flamenco performances, you’ll experience Seville through the places, traditions, and people that make the city unique.
You’ll also venture beyond Seville on multi-day excursions to Cádiz or Madrid, discovering different sides of Spain along the way. In Cádiz, you’ll explore the historic old town and Atlantic coast, while a visit to Granada will introduce you to the city’s rich history, distinctive architecture, and enduring cultural influences. You’ll then return to Seville for the final stretch of your journey, bringing your group experience to a close with farewell activities before departing for home.
The Experiment’s programs are designed to build skills that will help you succeed. In Spain, you will learn:
Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
This program was so much more than a simple trip abroad! My Spanish skills improved remarkably and I made unforgettable personal connections with my host family and their friends, which will undoubtedly last a lifetime.
This itinerary is only a sample and is subject to change. Because of factors such as group size and availability of in-country offerings such as festivals, your experience — including sites visited and the number of days spent in each location — may differ somewhat from the one presented below.
Arrival & Immersion in Seville
Excursion to Cádiz or Madrid
Excursion to Granada
Return to Seville & Farewell
Departure
The Experiment’s group leaders go through a rigorous selection process and have extensive experience with youth education, local expertise in the country or region of their program, language abilities, knowledge in their program theme, travel logistics and management know-how, and experience with health, safety and risk management.
Isaias Torres was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. While in high school, his life changed when he went to Thailand with The Experiment. After graduating high school, Isaias attended Rice University in Houston, Texas. There, he studied History, Religious Studies, and Secondary Education. While working at an urban magnet school in Houston, Isaias earned his Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston. After living and working for eight years in Houston, he moved to Rome, Italy to teach history at the American Overseas School of Rome. He then went on to teach Economics, Human Geography, and Model United Nations at the American School Foundation of Guadalajara, Mexico. Currently, he is living and working in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. His interests include traveling, photography, playing volleyball and tennis, and playing with his dogs, Snoopy and Chachi. Isaias’ passion is educating young people to have a nuanced understanding of our complex world so that they can bring about meaningful change.
The Experiment's programs are led by accomplished and experienced faculty and staff who typically live in the country of study. Program leaders are responsible for instructional content, classroom and field experiences, and daily program operations.
Laura Estrada Márquez holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities from Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, and a master’s degree in human resources management from EAE Business School in collaboration with the University of Barcelona. She has studied and conducted research in the UK and Colombia, with a focus on European and Latin American history, philosophy, literature, and gender studies. An experienced educator, she has taught literature and English to students from diverse backgrounds and age groups, including preparing students for official language exams in Spain. She has also worked as a linguist in the tech sector and is a published poet and workshop facilitator who has collaborated with institutions on creative writing, visual arts, and cultural initiatives.
