Graham Cruise

We have arrived and students couldn't be more excited to start exploring Barcelona! After moving in with their host families, finishing orientation, and fighting off jet lag, the program kicked... keep reading

The first thing I did after booking my flight to Barcelona was buy a travel book. While searching for one, my mom forcibly suggested the DK Eyewitness book, which included... keep reading

In the center of Barcelona lies one of the most exciting places to find fresh local foods: The Boquería Market. The largest of its kind in the historic old city... keep reading

This week in Spain, students are heading to one of Barcelona’s most charming enigmas: The still-incomplete Sagrada Familia Basilica. Designed by the city’s crown architect, Antoni Gaudí, construction began in... keep reading

Students visited two of Palma’s most important cultural sites: The Almudaina Palace and the Cathedral of Palma. The Almudaina Palace Originally a moorish palace built in the 1200s, complete with... keep reading

Like fire and water or night and day, the island of Mallorca boasts two contrasting landscapes: arduous mountains and stunning beaches that are easily accessible by bus from Palma. Our... keep reading

The last week of the program is finally upon us and the general consensus among the students is a blend of “I never wanna leave!” and “I can’t wait to... keep reading

Sitting at the opposite edge of the city from Spain’s Royal Palace, we trudged through the heat to arrive at what may be a more influential monument to the inhabitants... keep reading

Madrid Session 2 Language and Culture is underway! We are finished with orientation, and the students are now beginning their language classes, cultural excursions, and "misiones ñ" where they apply... keep reading