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The CIEE Gap Year Abroad program offers high school graduates an incredible opportunity to go abroad and immerse themselves in the Spanish language, culture, and environment.

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living with a host family

Students reside individually in host families with whom CIEE has had a relationship for many years. Given the mild climate, Sevilla is a city where walking is easy and enjoyable and students are able to walk to class. If the host family is not located in the city center, students must be willing to take public transportation when necessary. Host families are volunteers who have expressed their desire to share their culture and daily life with our students. CIEE defines hosts as single parents, couples with or without children, or retired persons, without restriction as to race, color, religion, economic status, or geographical location. We ask that you be open minded about your host family placement. We trust our partners abroad to match you to your host family. Only in exceptional situations will host family placements be changed prior to departure.