Improve your Spanish language skills with formal training as you explore Seville and Andalusia’s vibrant cultural landmarks, from the banks of the Guadalquivir River to the hilltop villages of the south.
Your journey begins in Seville, the capital of Andalusia and one of Spain’s most historically rich cities. Shaped by centuries of Spanish, Roma, and Arabic influences, Seville offers a vibrant setting for exploring Spanish language and culture. After arriving and settling in, you’ll complete a language placement test and get your first taste of the city with a kayaking outing on the Guadalquivir River.
Next, you’ll travel to Cádiz or Córdoba, two of Andalusia’s most storied cities, for a weekend excursion before returning to Seville to begin formal Spanish language classes. Throughout the program, classroom learning is paired with hands-on experiences, from a nature day trip and in-city explorations to time spent on local streets and in markets. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice Spanish in everyday settings as you get to know Seville.
Beyond Seville, you’ll explore Granada, a city known for its rich history, distinctive architecture, and enduring cultural influences. You’ll then return to Seville for more Spanish language classes and additional excursions, including a second trip to Cádiz or Córdoba.
You’ll also have free days to spend with your host family, giving you the chance to experience daily life in Seville at your own pace. Whether you’re sharing a meal, exploring the neighborhood, or simply spending time together, these moments will help you build connections and put your Spanish skills into practice.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop your Spanish through a combination of formal language classes, hands-on activities, interactions with your host community, and peer-to-peer practice. By learning both inside and outside the classroom, you’ll gain confidence communicating in Spanish while experiencing the people, places, and traditions of Andalusia. Your journey concludes with a final class, a farewell celebration, and a group reflection before you depart 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
The country itself was almost as beautiful as the people living within it who opened their arms to me without a second thought. I was overwhelmed by the mesmerizing scenery, the fascinating history, and the intricate language that filled every street.
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 & Orientation in Seville
Excursion to Cádiz or Córdoba
Cádiz
Córdoba
Spanish Course in Seville
Excursion to Granada
Continued Classes and Excursions in Seville
Excursion to Cádiz or Córdoba
Free Days with Host Families
Final Class & 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.
Megan received her bachelor’s in Spanish and Sociology with a sub-plan in Law, Justice, and Social Change from the University of Michigan. As an undergraduate student, Megan enjoyed volunteering as an English Conversation Circle facilitator to help international students find community and connect with US culture. She’s also proud to be a first-generation college student and was an active member of First-Gens @ Umich. Megan’s first experience abroad was for a summer internship to teach English at the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal. She then studied abroad for a semester in Granada, Spain, and completed a summer internship in Barcelona. In 2021, she returned to Portugal for a year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at the University of Madeira. Upon returning to the US, Megan has enjoyed helping engineering students at the University of Michigan plan and prepare for successful research and study abroad opportunities. Megan is passionate about learning languages, intercultural exchange, and working with students.
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.
Dr. Tricot is a political scientist and journalist with more than a decade of experience in international education, academic research, and university teaching. He has led study abroad programs in Chile, Peru, and Spain. This includes development of academic syllabi, excursions, and budgets, as well as managing staff teams. His main research interests and publications involve Latin American politics, social movements, and indigenous peoples’ political participation. Dr. Tricot is a regular contributor to various Latin American media organizations where he comments and writes on current affairs relating to Latin American politics.
