High School Summer Abroad Blog

Everything comes to an end, and sadly we have to leave Alicante. However, we don't want to say "goodbye", but "until next time" because we all hope for the opportunity... keep reading

What an amazing last week! This has been a very busy week (not that the previous 3 weeks weren't). The students are tired, but that hasn't interfere with their learning... keep reading

We spent a weekend in Madrid, what a beautiful city! We had a great time visiting many plazas, eating, shopping, strolling down its streets which are filled of history, and... keep reading

This weekend we had the pleasure of traveling to Madrid, where we got to see the Palacio Real (where the royal family lives), take a tour through the Estadio de... keep reading

We've reached Week 3, which means we've officially adapted to life here in Spain. As we're more comfortable speaking Spanish, navigating through Alicante, and stepping out of our comfort zones... keep reading

As we have reached the halfway point of Session 2 here in sunny Alicante, we've asked some students to stop and reflect on some of their favorite memories thus far... keep reading

What better way to try Spanish tapas than by cooking and preparing them yourself! Students learned how to make their own tapas by attending a hands-on cooking class. The setting... keep reading

Learning and having fun while it happens, is the best way to go! Our participants had the opportunity to be in the kitchen and eat together all the tapas they... keep reading

Our first weekend in Alicante included a day trip to the village of Guadalest and the Algar Waterfalls. Students started the day by boarding our own charter bus for an... keep reading

We started the week with a lot of fun at the beach! Students had a blast playing volleyball at Costa Blanca Beach. Not only were they able to build their... keep reading

Images speak louder than words - no doubt! Here is a video (courtesy of Fanta Diop) that shows some of what we have seen, done, and shared during our first... keep reading

What a beautiful place! We have had a wonderful time so far. We certainly enjoyed "ir de tapas" and the amazing hike to Castillo de Santa Bárbara. The view from... keep reading

After their morning classes and community conversations, students biked through Alicante to the beautiful park El Palmeral. The group was divided into two groups, each headed by a tour guide... keep reading

After orientation on Monday, the students were greeted very warmly by their Spanish host families. The next day the students attended classes in the morning for three hours with native... keep reading

After a long trip, we are on our last leg of our trip to Alicante! Students are tired but very excited to embark in this adventure of exploring Alicante while... keep reading