Granada - Study in Granada | IES Abroad

Granada - Study in Granada

The program evaluation date for this program has passed, and we have determined that this program can run this spring. Learn more about the programmatic details on the Spring 2022 tab.

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As you explore the details of this program across the Overview, Field Trips, Daily Life tabs and more, know that these tabs are reflective of our future programming once COVID-19 regulations allow us to resume. If you’re considering studying abroad in the nearer future, look for term-specific tabs like Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 to see how we’ve adjusted program details to give you that IES Abroad experience you’re looking for, while keeping you safe and healthy.

Why Granada?

Imagine being fully immersed in Spanish culture as you study abroad on a program designed to take learning out of the classroom and into everyday life.

Now picture it in a city many travelers insist is the must-see in all of Spain, with one of the clearest windows into the country’s unique, multicultural history, and a youthful, vibrant city life where roughly a third of residents are university students.

This is what it’s like to study abroad on our Study in Granada Program.

What You'll Study

It's here that you can dive into the Spanish language at an intermediate or advanced level through coursework, housing opportunities, and cultural events that surround you with the language. Area Studies courses at the IES Abroad Center round out your studies, and are taught by local faculty in a variety of disciplines—from Art History to Political Science. This holistic academic experience introduces you to Spain’s Moorish heritage, Jewish past, and its continuing links to North Africa.

Students with four or more semesters of college-level Spanish will be placed in an Advanced Spanish Immersion focus in which all courses are taught in Spanish. Advanced students also have the opportunity to participate in a no-cost, part-time internship and take courses at the University of Granada, one of Spain’s top-ranked and largest universities, and the most popular university for European students participating in the Erasmus student exchange program.

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Daily Life

With us, the city of Granada will also be your classroom. Through course-related trips, you will find yourself standing in the presence of the world-famous landmark you were just discussing earlier that week in class. When you're not learning about the history of this fascinating city, enjoy tapas with new friends, attend a soccer game, ski the Sierra Nevada, or take a bus to nearby Mediterranean beaches.

We want you to feel at home in Granada, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our goal is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible.

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.

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Academics

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

We offer a variety of courses at the IES Abroad Center that help you explore and better understand Spanish language, history, and culture, through an in-depth and hands-on approach.

In addition to the courses you take with IES Abroad faculty, professors and course options at the prestigious Universidad de Granada can enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class. Meet one of these professors, Hala Jadid al Kash, in this faculty spotlight interview.

Create your own academic experience according to the program in which you enroll by selecting from the following program components. You take 15–16 credits per semester (up to 19 upon request).

Intermediate Program (2 semesters of college-level Spanish)

IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 6 credits)
IES Abroad English-taught area studies courses (required, 3 credits each)
IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies course (optional - pending language placement results, 3 credits)
Universidad de Granada English-taught courses (optional, 3 credits each, maximum 2 courses)

Advanced Program (4 semesters of college-level Spanish)

IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 credits)
IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses (required, 3 credits each)
Universidad de Granada Spanish-taught courses (optional, 3 credits each, maximum 2 courses)
Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits)

Courses

These courses are taught at the IES Abroad Center by local faculty.

To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.

Art History
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
AH 331 - Islamic Art and Architecture of Spain and its Impact	Fall, Spring	English	3
AH 335 - Islamic Art and Architecture of Spain and its Impact	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Anthropology
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
AN 362 - The Spanish Experience of the Other	Fall	Spanish	3
HL/AN 357 - Health, Culture and Global Society	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Biological Sciences
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
BL/ES 325 - Mediterranean Ecosystems	Fall, Spring	English	3

Communications
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
CM 367 - The Role of Social and Mass Media in Political Change in the Arab World	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3
CM/IF 275 - Management of Digital Identities and Technologies	Fall, Spring	English	3

Cultural Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
US/CU 389 - Special Topics: Granada, City of Arts and Urban Culture	Spring	Spanish	3

Economics
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
EC 332 - Spain and the European Union	Spring	Spanish	3
IR/EC 356 - Spain and the International Economic Institutions	Fall	Spanish	3

Environmental Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
BL/ES 325 - Mediterranean Ecosystems	Fall, Spring	English	3

Fine Arts
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
FA 218 - Watercolor Workshop: Landscape in Granada	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Film Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
FS 348 - History of Spanish Cinema	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3
WS/FS 321 - Images of Women in Mediterranean Film	Fall	English	3

Health Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
HL/AN 357 - Health, Culture and Global Society	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

History
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
RL/HS 344 - Islamic Civilization in Spain Until 1492	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3
RL/HS 372 - Memory and Identity of Sephardic Jews	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Information Systems
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
CM/IF 275 - Management of Digital Identities and Technologies	Fall, Spring	English	3

Internship Seminar
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
IN 395 - Internship Seminar	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

International Relations
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
IR 330 - The Arab World and the West	Fall, Spring	English	3
IR/EC 356 - Spain and the International Economic Institutions	Fall	Spanish	3

Literature
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
LT 359 - Lorca and the Andalusian Literary Tradition	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3
LT 360 - Contemporary Spanish Theatre	Spring	Spanish	3
WS/LT 362 - Women in Mediterranean Literature	Fall, Spring	English	3

Music
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
MS 361 - Flamenco: History and Dance	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Political Science
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
PO 331 - Mediterranean Policy of Spain and the European Union	Fall	Spanish	3
SO/PO 385 - Democracy, Gender and Multiculturalism	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Psychology
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
PS 360 - Cross Cultural Psychology	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Religious Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
RL/HS 344 - Islamic Civilization in Spain Until 1492	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3
RL/HS 372 - Memory and Identity of Sephardic Jews	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Sociology
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
SO/PO 385 - Democracy, Gender and Multiculturalism	Fall, Spring	Spanish	3

Spanish
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
SP 301 - Spanish Language in Context: Independent Emergent I	Spring	Spanish	6
SP 303 - Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Independent III	Fall, Spring	Spanish	6
SP 351 - Spanish Language in Context: Independent Abroad I	Fall, Spring	Spanish	4
SP 352 - Spanish Language in Context: Independent Abroad II	Fall, Spring	Spanish	4
SP 353 - Spanish Language in Context: Independent Abroad III		Spanish	4
SP 401 - Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad I	Fall, Spring	Spanish	4
SP 403 - Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad III	Fall, Spring	Spanish	4

Urban Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
US/CU 389 - Special Topics: Granada, City of Arts and Urban Culture	Spring	Spanish	3

Women's Studies
Course Name	Term	Language	Credits
WS/FS 321 - Images of Women in Mediterranean Film	Fall	English	3
WS/LT 362 - Women in Mediterranean Literature	Fall, Spring	English	3

Partner Institution(s)

Universidad de Granada
The Universidad de Granada (UGR), Spain’s third-largest university, is consistently ranked among the top schools in the country. It was founded by Charles V in the early 16th century and evolved from the Quaranic Madrasah, founded in 1349. It is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, offering diverse opportunities that attract the highest number of European exchange students of any European university. The new Campus de la Salud, created by the Andalusian government and UGR, brings together the private sector and university faculties for health care research. The University sponsors many programs, sports clubs, and cultural activities, such as concerts and film series.

All IES Abroad Granada students are registered as students of UGR. The Center staff provides extensive advising and support to all students.

If placed in the Intermediate Program, you are eligible to take at least one course in English. Course offering vary from semester to semester and are limited.

If placed in the Advanced Program, you may be eligible to take at least one course in Spanish. Course offerings vary from semester to semester, and are available, among others, in the following disciplines:

Anthropology
Arabic Language
Art History
Biology
Business
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Environmental Studies
Geography
Health Sciences
History
Language
Literature
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

To get an idea of what courses may be available, search courses by grado (degree) on the University's Grados site.

Location & Commute Time
The UGR has seven campuses; the Central Campus, The Health Campus and the Campuses of Cartuja, Fuentenueva, and Aynadamar in Granada, plus two additional campuses in the North African cities of Ceuta and Melilla. All local Granada campuses are 10-15 minutes walking from the IES Abroad Granada Center, except the Cartuja Campus which is 15 minutes by bus.

Internships

Did you know that, while in Granada, you can intern as part of your study abroad experience? With a part-time internship, you’ll gain global work experience that will increase your job readiness and give you an advantage after graduation. With an internship, you will:

Take an important step in your career development by navigating the professional world with our support.
Learn more about yourself both personally and professionally and build confidence in the process.
Experience what working in Granada is really like and gain an authentic understanding of the workplace culture while developing real, applicable job skills that will bolster your career readiness.
Begin building an international network by making connections with coworkers and peers.

All of our internships are supervised and earn IES Abroad credit. You participate in a 3-credit seminar to complement the practical experience you gain during the internship for a greater understanding of work life in your host country.

Personalized Job Placements
Once you indicate your interest in an internship, we work with you to find the ideal placement that satisfies your interests and goals. We’ve placed students with a wide variety of organizations and businesses. If we don’t currently offer placements in your field of interest, we will look for one that’s right for you.

Placement Examples
Past students have interned in the following fields. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Just talk to your IES Abroad Advisor—we are always looking for new internship opportunities for our students.

Applied Economics
Cultural Management
Education
Health Sciences
International Relations
Social Services
Tourism

Field Trips & Events

Even though your adventure starts in Granada, our field trips take you beyond the city to discover the culture and traditions of the Western Mediterranean. Unless noted below, all trips are included in your program cost.

Morocco*
5 days | Fall & Spring
Cross the Strait of Gibraltar into Morocco. Travel to Tangier, Asilah, Rabat, the Rif Mountains, and Chefchaouen. While in Morocco, you will experience authentic Moroccan culture by staying with local families and interacting with local university students and professors.
*Partially subsidized by IES Abroad; student pays co-pay

Seville
2 days | Fall & Spring
Explore this magnificent city, and visit the Cathedral, the Reales Alcazares, and the medieval quarter.

Cabo de Gata
2 days | Fall & Spring
Hike through this scenic national park, characterized by its volcanic rock formations and beaches.

Córdoba
1 day | Fall & Spring
Visit the great Mosque of Córdoba, the House of Sepharad, and other local sites.

Ronda & Setenil
1 day | Fall & Spring
Take in the rich history and architecture of Ronda and Setenil—two extraordinarily beautiful towns known as paradises for photographers and painters.

IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.

Course-Related Trips

Course-related trips are academic excursions associated with courses. They are organized to complement IES Abroad courses and contribute to a general knowledge of Spanish culture and society. Participation is based on course registration. Past course-related trips have included visits to:

The Alhambra and other famous sites throughout Granada
Fuente Vaqueros and the birth house of poet Federico García Lorca
The Andalusian countryside to paint the changing colors of the landscape as part of our painting course
The ruins of the medieval city of Madinat-al Zahra, outside of Córdoba
The dunes in the Strait of Gibraltar

Daily Life

Part of making you feel at home in Granada is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services.

Orientation

Our Comprehensive Orientation & Re-Entry Experience (CORE™) begins at home with our virtual orientation to help you prepare for your IES Abroad experience.

On-site orientation begins in the southern city of Málaga, Spain, before heading to Granada for a mandatory 10-day orientation that introduces you to the IES Abroad Granada staff, your fellow students, and your host city. Local university students join as orientation leaders, and will support your linguistic and cultural immersion. Detailed information about academics, housing, public transportation, culture, health and safety, and other important topics are also covered.

In addition to the program's start in Málaga, the IES Abroad Granada Center staff organizes local tours around Granada and other day trips throughout Spain. During this time, you also receive intensive Spanish language instruction.

Housing

We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Granada, it will feel like home.

Homestays – With locations throughout Granada, homestays offer you the opportunity to live like a local with a Spanish host family. Students in homestays receive two home-cooked meals per day (14 meals/week). Homestays offer single rooms, and private or shared bathrooms. In some cases, more than one IES Abroad student may be placed in the same home.

Residence Hall - Several co-ed Residence Halls located in the heart of the city offer you the chance to live with fellow Spanish university students. Each has a different meal plan (ranging from 17 to 21 meals per week). Most rooms are single-occupancy, but some are double. Some have private bathrooms, and some shared. These placements offer a cafe-style dining hall for meals.

Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events

Take advantage of the cultural events we organize in Granada, such as:

Participating in cooking, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, leather, and ceramics workshops
Joining the local youth center and clubs
Attending open mic nights

University Clubs & Events
The University of Granada (UGR) sponsors many programs, sports clubs, and cultural activities, such as concerts and film series. All IES Abroad Granada students, even those who do not register for courses at UGR, receive a UGR student identity card. This entitles you not only to enroll in courses at UGR, but also allows you to participate in university clubs and sports programs, and all other activities appropriate to your period of study in Spain.

Volunteer Abroad

When you volunteer in Granada, you have the chance to make a difference in the local community while meeting new people and gaining a new perspective on the world. If you are passionate about volunteering abroad, just let the on-site staff know at the beginning of your term. Past volunteer opportunities in Granada include:

Volunteering at a children’s hospital or soup kitchen
Teaching English to young students
Organizing food drives at local supermarkets
Providing lunch for the elderly without family
Participating in refugee work, such as preparing aid or care boxes
Taking part in environmentally-focused opportunities, such as reforestation

Get to Know Your New City

Take in a 360° View

Get a bird’s eye view of the city and surrounding area (including spectacular views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada), while listening to musicians play guitar at the Mirador de San Nicolás.

Gain a New Perspective

Get involved with the small community through volunteer work.

Trek Sierra Nevada

Granada is at the foothills of this iconic mountain range, making it the perfect place to set off from on a hike.

Practice Your Language Skills

Befriend a local university student through your intercambio language partner.

Just Explore

The sunny Andalusia region has so much to offer. Outside of beautiful Granada, Seville, Málaga, and Gibraltar are all worth exploring.

Program Cost

Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.

Term: Spring 2022
Term	Tuition	Housing	Insurance	Total
Spring 2022	$11,770	$3,295	$230	$15,295

Term: Fall 2021
Term	Tuition	Housing	Insurance	Total
Fall 2021 Academic Year	$11,535 $20,750	$3,230 $6,460	$230 $455	$14,995 $27,665

Scholarships & Aid

Featured Scholarships

Dr. William Louis Gaines Need-Based History or International Relations Scholarship

Up to $1,875; awarded to 4-6 students each year

This scholarship is named in honor of Dr. William Louis Gaines, President of IES Abroad from 1974-1992. Dr. Gaines was dedicated to strengthening IES Abroad's academic framework, broadening the scope of IES Abroad locations, and securing the financial foundation of the organization.

Open to students majoring in History or International Relations.

William E. & Mary M. Dwyer Need-Based Spanish Scholarship

Ranges up to $1,000; awarded to 4-6 students each year

These scholarships are intended for students interested in studying in a Spanish-speaking country.

Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship

Up to $2,000 each; awarded to 4-6 students each year

Kathleen Diamond is a consultant, entrepreneur, and business leader in the language services industry. In 1979, she founded Language Learning Enterprises, Inc. (LLE®), a full-service language company based in Washington, D.C. She is recognized as an early pioneer in Telephone Interpreting, launching LLE-LINK in the early 1990s. Over the next 20 years, under her leadership, the company grew into a dynamic, multimillion dollar corporation, serving a wide range of clients, in both the private and public sectors, across the United States, and worldwide. In 2009, Ms.

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$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

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Our Center

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The IES Abroad Granada Center is ideally located in the heart of Granada on Plaza Nueva, a central point in the city. It has a spectacular view of the Alhambra and is close to several schools of the Universidad de Granada.

Our Center is your connection point for all things IES Abroad.

Take your IES Abroad courses in the Center’s classrooms
Meet with staff in their offices
Study in the library
Meet up with friends in the student lounge
Soak in the sun and incredible view of the Alhambra from the terrace

Other features include: WiFi, printing facilities, and a traditional Andalusian patio and fountain.

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Our Staff

Javier Martínez de Velasco, Ph.D.

Center Director

Dr. Javier Martínez de Velasco has been the Director of the IES Abroad Granada Center since 2005. He received his doctorate in Hispanic Literature from the University of Kansas with a concentration in International Theater, and his Bachelor’s in English Philology from Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. He was a professor at Central Washington University, including the William O. Douglas Honors College, from 1994 to 2002, teaching Hispanic and Latin American Literature and Spanish. He developed a Spanish language program for Spanish Speakers at CWU and directed CWU’s Summer Program with the University of La Coruña in Galicia, Spain. As a complement to his academic work, he is an accomplished theater director.

IES Abroad Granada Staff

Natalia García Caballos
Student Affairs and Internships Coordinator

Eva Martín García
Office Manager

Patricia Molina Molina
Student Life Associate & Customized Programs Specialist

Elvira Rosales Escabias
Senior Academic Coordinator

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Health & Safety

With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter what time zone you’re in.

In response to COVID-19, enhanced safety guidelines will be implemented this year—such as social distancing and personal protective equipment (PPE) in on-site classes, in-country field trips and travel only, and apartment or residence hall housing (no homestays) that ensures proper space should self-quarantining be necessary.

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How We Support You

We plan for "what if" so that you don't have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.

Learn more about the support you can expect to receive on our programs, including:

International health insurance through CISI in the case you need to see a doctor or mental health professional
24/7 emergency support whether you encounter an issue while traveling or in your host city
Location-specific health and safety information presented at orienation by on-site staff
TripTracker system allowing you to share independent travel plans in case you need to be contacted swiftly in a crisis
A mandatory cell phone policy so that you can be contacted locally and receive any emergency updates via call or text
Crisis drills so that you feel prepared to respond to an emergency should one arise
And more!

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Health & Safety Resources

You safety begins with being accurately informed from the moment you're considering study abroad through to the day you return home.

Take note of ways you can maintain your health and stay safe abroad while reviewing our resources, including:

IES Abroad MAP for Student Health, Safety & Crisis Management
Study Abroad Safety Tips for Traveling
IES Abroad Student Blogs on Safety and Mental Health
And more!

BROWSE RESOURCES

Fall 2021

We all know that Fall 2021 is going to look a bit different from other study abroad terms, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!

We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live and learn abroad (and have some fun along the way!). Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Fall 2021 Health & Safety page.

Academics & Partner Universities

Know that you’ll be learning from the best of the best this fall. On our Study in Granada program, you’ll have the option to take courses taught by world-class IES Abroad faculty at our Center or at the University of Granada (UGR).

IES Abroad Courses Available in Fall 2021:

AH331 Islamic Art and Architecture of Spain and its Impact
AH335 Islamic Art and Architecture of Spain and its Impact
AN/HL357 Health, Culture, and Global Society
CM367 The Role of Social and Mass Media in Political Change in the Arab World
EC/IR356 Spain and the International Economic Institutions
FA218 Watercolor Workshop: Landscape in Granada
FI/IB345 International Finance (ONLINE)
FS348 History of Spanish Film
FS/WS321 Images of Women in Mediterranean Film
HS/RL344 Islamic Civilization in Spain Until 1492
HS/RL372 Memory and Identity of Sephardic Jews
IF/CM275 Management of Digital Identities and Technologies
IN395 Internship Seminar (ONLINE)
IR330 The Arab World and the West
LT359 Lorca and the Andalusian Literary Tradition
MS361 Flamenco: History and Dance
PO331 Mediterranean Policy of Spain and the European Union
PO/SO385 Democracy, Gender, and Multiculturalism in Spain
PS343 Psychology of Health and Well-Being (ONLINE)
SP303 Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Independent Level II
SP351 Spanish Language in Context: Independent Level I
SP352 Spanish Language in Context: Independent Level II
SP353 Spanish Language in Context: Independent Level III
SP401 Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Competent I
SP403 Spanish Language in Context: Emerging Competent Level III

Explore all the course options from UGR and find IES Abroad course syllabi on the “Academics” tab.

Health & Safety Protocols

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. So, to enhance effective social/physical distancing, IES Abroad is taking proactive measures in the classroom, including:

limiting class enrollment sizes
adjusting space layout and room choice
and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Learn more about our health and safety measures for Fall 2021.

Housing

You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable residence hall where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single occupancy rooms. At this time, homestays will not be offered through IES Abroad programs this fall. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Fall 2021.

Field Trips

Across all IES Abroad programs, field trips will stay local and regional this fall. Your fields trips will all take place in Spain, which means you’ll get fully immersed in the culture(s) you came for! Possible trips include:

Málaga - Explore this great, lively city on the Mediterranean and its world-class museums.
Cabo de Gata National Park - Hike through the scenic Cabo de Gata Natural Park, with volcanic rock formations, a unique ecosystem, and beautiful beaches.
Ronda and Setenil - Take in the rich history and architecture of Ronda and Setenil—two extraordinarily beautiful Andalusian towns known as paradises for photographers and painters.
Córdoba - Visit the amazing Great Mosque of Córdoba, the House of Sefarad, and the archaeological site of Madinat-al-Zahra.
Seville - Explore this magnificent city, and visit the Cathedral, the Reales Alcazares, and the medieval quarter.
La Alpujarra - Hike through this once-remote valley in the Sierra Nevada National Park, with its beautiful architecture, and unique cultural features.