Spanish Immersion in Spain

  Spain

• Granada: 
Granada

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Please visit our website for latest dates

Description: Learn Spanish in one of the most ancient and diverse cities in Spain-- Granada! Explore the narrow, cobblestoned streets of the former Muslim quarter, the Albaycin. Wander the passageways of the Alhambra or enter the white-washed caves of the Gypsies and experience the passion of a flamenco performance.

Highlights: This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and elective courses. Granada is the perfect location due to its unique culture and relaxed atmosphere.

* Study at the accredited University of Granada
* Earn university credit!
* Visit Arabic tea shops in the narrow streets of the Albyacin, the largest preserved Moorish quarter in all of Spain
* Home to the monumental and romantic Alhambra; the former palace of the sultans
* In the evenings, enjoy a flamenco performance, and feel the passion of this Gypsy art form
* Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains
* Only 1 hour away from the spectacular Costa del Sol beaches

Excursions:

* Explore the exotic Alhambra, the ancient palace of the Sultans
* Visit the golden beaches of the Mediterranean and relax in the deep, blue waters
* Spend a weekend in the high Sierra Nevada mountains, explore the lost villages of the Moors
* Visit the ancient Mediterranean city of Malaga, home of Pablo Picasso
* Experience Madrid, the capital city, full of life and culture. Home to some of Europe's best art musuems

Cultural Activities:

* Take flamenco dance lessons
* Go horseback riding in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains
* Enjoy food tasting classes of traditional Spanish foods
* Taste teas in the exotic Arabic tea houses
* Experience a Spanish bullfight

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for latest prices

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Sol Education Abroad's Mission Statement: Our vision is to be a leader and innovator in education abroad programs by providing you with a complete foreign study experience including high-quality language and academic courses, unique travel excursions, and an array of interesting activities of lasting cultural value. We have developed our program based on nearly two decades of international experience and a combined passion for foreign cultures and languages. In an increasingly globalizing world, we recognize the vital importance of cross-cultural understanding and created our value-based educational program accordingly.