Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Spanish Language and Culture in Madrid, Spain
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA)
SFA's study abroad program to Spain is based in Madrid, the national capital, where course work and cultural activities for the students will be primarily centered. Here, the student will live with a host family, take courses taught by native Span... read more
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My Spanish skills have increased, I learned a lot about the Spanish culture, and I feel more confident about traveling alone now. A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned so much of the language as well as the culture of Spain. It was extremely worthwhile and I would never change my decision in studying abroad. Megan G - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I really upped my game on my Spanish fluency and learned a lot of new vocabulary. It was worthwhile. Sussudio B - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about history, language, and culture. It was an incredible experience. A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
The trip was extremely demanding and should not be taken with the assumption that you are on vacation. If you allow yourself to open your mind to different cultures and ideas, you will see the world from a different perspective. Jason T - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
My Spanish improved, so it was worthwhile. A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
Being in a different culture and experiencing the culture first hand was amazing. I was able to see so many amazing places that I never would have had I not gone on the trip. However, I did learn that people can be very selfish and not take others into consideration which was difficult since we didn't know the country. There wer... A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
Spanish history A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned that people are different and that i do not like spain overall, and it was not worth while in particularly! A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
Better perspective on the world. It was worth i. William J - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
Experienced a new culture was something that helped me understand the diversity outside my culture. It was a great opportunity! Marycarmen - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned so much on the trip and i maybe so many new friends. I saw things i only saw in textbooks and other things i thought i would never see. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned how to interact in another language and I gained confidence as the weeks went by. A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
Knowledge and yes Caitlin C - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the culture, the country and the people. It is worthwhile A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I experienced an awesome culture with great people. Every minute was worth while. brooke b - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
The trip was worthwhile! I had been wanting to visit Spain for about 7 years now and it was exactly what I had hoped. I loved living with a host family, and I miss my host mother to this day. At times it did get very difficult to constantly speak the language, and the locals were more than willing to help! I loved Spain and I wo... A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I learned tons and tons of things, but one thing worth mentioning is how different the way of style is overt here. I felt like they enjoy every moment of their life and how even if we are different in many ways there is always going to be something that we are similar and then you come to the conclusion that we are not so differ... A student - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
I improved my Spanish and increased my knowledge of Spanish culture and history. It was very worthwhile. Cora S - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
It was amazing I would do it all over again. Yolanda V - Stephen F. Austin State University View Entire Review
About
SFA's study abroad program to Spain is based in Madrid, the national capital, where course work and cultural activities for the students will be primarily centered. Here, the student will live with a host family, take courses taught by native Spaniards, visit world-famous museums, stroll through parks, and tour the Royal Palace.
In Madrid, students will have the opportunity to enjoy flamenco dancing, bullfighting, cinemas, and theatres along with many other cultural activities that will serve to make this trip the adventure of a lifetime for its participants.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature