Spain II
Dates
June 29 – July 30, 2023
Subjects
Intermediate – Advanced Spanish, Advanced Spanish
Deadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
For Summer 2023, KIIS Spain I and KIIS Spain II will run concurrently as one program (June 29th-July 30th, 2023). For students at the Intermediate – Advanced Spanish-Language level (e.g. at least 12 credit hours of college-level Spanish or equivalent by June 2023 program departure), Spanish Cinema and Spanish Conversation (see descriptions below) are your best course options. For students at the Advanced Spanish-Language level (e.g. At least 18 credit hours of college-level Spanish or equivalent by June 2023 program departure), Spanish Civ & Culture, Theatre in Spain, & Interpreting Spain’s Space… are your best course options. In total students typically enroll in two courses on the program.
The KIIS Spain program offers you an opportunity to study advanced Spanish language in the charming city of Segovia. Homestays, the highlight of the program, provide you with an environment conducive to improving your language skills and cultural understanding. Segovia offers a weekly open-air market, picturesque plazas and cafes, as well as frequent musical and artistic events. The city´s proximity to Madrid, with its vast cultural offerings, make this location ideal for experiencing multiple dimensions of Spanish life.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
After exams we gather with our Spanish housemothers to enjoy tapas and socialize together at a local restaurant.
The group travels by public bus to Madrid and learns about taking the subway to the center of the city. We take a walking tour including the Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Prado Museum, and other key monuments, finishing at lunchtime. You may explore further, go to museums, or enjoy the Retiro Park.
We visit two small towns and their castles in the province of Segovia that includes a meal at a local restaurant and a visit to a nearby vineyard to learn about wine production.
We begin our walking tour in Salamanca with two cathedrals next to the Río Tormes. Other highlights include the university, established in the thirteenth century, and the Plaza Mayor. The group enjoys free time to have lunch, go to the market or ascend the cathedral tower for amazing views before continuing on to Avila.
We visit the cathedral and learn about the architecture and artwork, including many works by El Greco. We then walk through the Jewish neighborhood, visiting the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. During free time, you can explore more, shop, and try the city’s specialty, marzipan.
What's Included
Program Cost: $4,295 + airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), personal expenses (approx. $400-$800 depending on your spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“My KIIS study abroad experience changed the way I see the world. After spending a month living in Spain, I learned how to appreciate other people’s culture, expand my knowledge, see wonderful places, and create memories that I will be able to carry for my whole life.”
– Valery, Spain II
“I was able to spend a month in Segovia, Spain in July of 2022, and the experience was amazing. I was able to fully immerse myself in the culture by living with a family and improve my Spanish skills while doing so. I went with students who I barely knew and came home with lifelong friends. Being able to explore a new country that is so different from the United States opened my mind to possibilities for my future career. It influenced me to work towards a job that allows me to travel internationally. If you are thinking about studying abroad–do it!! It is an experience that I will never forget.”
– Elizabeth, Spain II
“Living with a host family was a very rewarding experience because I had to learn how to [communicate] with a family that had a very different culture than me as well as spoke a different language. It was challenging at times, but my host mom was very caring with my roommate and I, understanding with the language barrier, and hilarious.”
– BayLeigh, Spain II
“This experience was so worthwhile. It not only helped me to improve my Spanish speaking and reading skills, but it allowed me to experience firsthand what living in another country was like. This journey has shaped my view of the world and the people in it in a way that could have not been done if I had just remained sitting in my desk back in the states.”
– Savannah, Spain II
“My favorite experience was going to El Palacio de La Granja, which is a palace right outside Segovia. Everything was decorated so extravagantly, both the inside as well as the gardens. We went on one of the only days that they turned on the water in the fountains in the summer.”
– Carroll, Spain II
“I woke up one day there, and I heard guitar music playing outside, I saw hot air balloons flying outside my window, and I smelled authentic Spanish food from the market outdoors. And I thought ‘wow, you just can’t get the same traveling experience without having a program like this.”
– Grace, Spain II
“I chose to study abroad in Spain because I wanted to travel to Europe and KIIS offered 6 transferable credit hours that went towards my Spanish major. Studying abroad in Spain is one of my most beautiful memories and I would do anything to relive it one more time with the beautiful people I met along the way.”
– Kristina, Spain II
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Description
Dates
June 29 – July 30, 2023
Subjects
Intermediate – Advanced Spanish, Advanced Spanish
Deadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
For Summer 2023, KIIS Spain I and KIIS Spain II will run concurrently as one program (June 29th-July 30th, 2023). For students at the Intermediate – Advanced Spanish-Language level (e.g. at least 12 credit hours of college-level Spanish or equivalent by June 2023 program departure), Spanish Cinema and Spanish Conversation (see descriptions below) are your best course options. For students at the Advanced Spanish-Language level (e.g. At least 18 credit hours of college-level Spanish or equivalent by June 2023 program departure), Spanish Civ & Culture, Theatre in Spain, & Interpreting Spain’s Space… are your best course options. In total students typically enroll in two courses on the program.
The KIIS Spain program offers you an opportunity to study advanced Spanish language in the charming city of Segovia. Homestays, the highlight of the program, provide you with an environment conducive to improving your language skills and cultural understanding. Segovia offers a weekly open-air market, picturesque plazas and cafes, as well as frequent musical and artistic events. The city´s proximity to Madrid, with its vast cultural offerings, make this location ideal for experiencing multiple dimensions of Spanish life.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
After exams we gather with our Spanish housemothers to enjoy tapas and socialize together at a local restaurant.
The group travels by public bus to Madrid and learns about taking the subway to the center of the city. We take a walking tour including the Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Prado Museum, and other key monuments, finishing at lunchtime. You may explore further, go to museums, or enjoy the Retiro Park.
We visit two small towns and their castles in the province of Segovia that includes a meal at a local restaurant and a visit to a nearby vineyard to learn about wine production.
We begin our walking tour in Salamanca with two cathedrals next to the Río Tormes. Other highlights include the university, established in the thirteenth century, and the Plaza Mayor. The group enjoys free time to have lunch, go to the market or ascend the cathedral tower for amazing views before continuing on to Avila.
We visit the cathedral and learn about the architecture and artwork, including many works by El Greco. We then walk through the Jewish neighborhood, visiting the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. During free time, you can explore more, shop, and try the city’s specialty, marzipan.
What's Included
Program Cost: $4,295 + airfare
To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), personal expenses (approx. $400-$800 depending on your spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.
Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.
Student Voices
“My KIIS study abroad experience changed the way I see the world. After spending a month living in Spain, I learned how to appreciate other people’s culture, expand my knowledge, see wonderful places, and create memories that I will be able to carry for my whole life.”
– Valery, Spain II
“I was able to spend a month in Segovia, Spain in July of 2022, and the experience was amazing. I was able to fully immerse myself in the culture by living with a family and improve my Spanish skills while doing so. I went with students who I barely knew and came home with lifelong friends. Being able to explore a new country that is so different from the United States opened my mind to possibilities for my future career. It influenced me to work towards a job that allows me to travel internationally. If you are thinking about studying abroad–do it!! It is an experience that I will never forget.”
– Elizabeth, Spain II
“Living with a host family was a very rewarding experience because I had to learn how to [communicate] with a family that had a very different culture than me as well as spoke a different language. It was challenging at times, but my host mom was very caring with my roommate and I, understanding with the language barrier, and hilarious.”
– BayLeigh, Spain II
“This experience was so worthwhile. It not only helped me to improve my Spanish speaking and reading skills, but it allowed me to experience firsthand what living in another country was like. This journey has shaped my view of the world and the people in it in a way that could have not been done if I had just remained sitting in my desk back in the states.”
– Savannah, Spain II
“My favorite experience was going to El Palacio de La Granja, which is a palace right outside Segovia. Everything was decorated so extravagantly, both the inside as well as the gardens. We went on one of the only days that they turned on the water in the fountains in the summer.”
– Carroll, Spain II
“I woke up one day there, and I heard guitar music playing outside, I saw hot air balloons flying outside my window, and I smelled authentic Spanish food from the market outdoors. And I thought ‘wow, you just can’t get the same traveling experience without having a program like this.”
– Grace, Spain II
“I chose to study abroad in Spain because I wanted to travel to Europe and KIIS offered 6 transferable credit hours that went towards my Spanish major. Studying abroad in Spain is one of my most beautiful memories and I would do anything to relive it one more time with the beautiful people I met along the way.”
– Kristina, Spain II
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