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Spain

About

• CIA World Factbook
• Embassy website
• Educational and cultural information from IIE
• Arcadia's Library Lounge (recommended reading/viewing)

Health and Safety

• See the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet for information about security within the country, for any Travel Warnings that may have been issued, as well as information about visas and other travel documentation you may need before you leave.
• See the Center for Disease Control's Travelers' Health page for information about health concerns or required vaccinations.
• Study abroad students are advised to register themselves with the U.S. Embassy in the host country, either in person or online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/.

Student Experiences

Student Spotlight

• Chelsea Reizner(pdf)

Messages from Past Students

• "Be ready to speak Spanish all the time, but don't worry about it if you aren't great because you will learn so much once you get there."
• "I really had no expectations when I first went to Valencia.  I assumed that I would learn Spanish and that was pretty much it.  Valencia became so much more to me.  It really is my second home, and probably my favorite place on Earth.  I met so many fantastic people and learned so much.  I learned about Spanish, about Spain and its people, about others, and mostly about myself.  I came back a better version of myself.  And I made friends and memories that will last a lifetime."
• "Just have an open mind and be willing to try anything.  You have to really dive in to truly take advantage of the experience."
• "Fully embrace the experience of living in such an amazing city and be sure to get to know the locals; don't be shy - get involved with the community and see everything!"
• "The family I was placed with was AMAZING. They made me feel right at home."
• "I was hoping that the classes would be easy so we could travel, but they definitely weren't.  It was tough material, and the professors had high standards.  I learned a lot more because of that, for which I am thankful.  We didn't have a lot of tedious homework, so I thought the balance was perfect for the study abroad experience."