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Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos

Academic Director, Global Institute Madrid Spain
Hometown: MADRID

Francisco “Paco”  Frisuelos, Academic Director, Global Institute Madrid, has a Ph.D. degree and  M.A. in Humanities from the Universidad Carlos III (Madrid) focusing on Visual Arts and Gender Studies and an M.A. in Film Studies from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Francisco has worked in the area of study abroad for 20 years, and at the CIEE Madrid Study Center for eight years. He teaches a course in New  Spanish Cinema to enrich students in learning more about recent Spanish Cinema. He also teaches a course on intercultural communication and leadership that helps students develop intercultural competence and adapt to Spanish culture. He is involved in other intercultural initiatives at CIEE as being part of CIEE’s Intercultural Training Team, which provides training to staff members worldwide. He has participated in workshops with leaders in this field, including Mick Vande Berg, Ph.D., and Sivasailam Thiagarajan, Ph.D.

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DOLPHINS AND THE VOLCANO: STUDY TRIP TO THE CANARY ISLANDS

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

Exploring the diverse Spanish geography always brings new discoveries to our group of students who find unexpected places they instantly enjoy and appreciate. Our weekend excursion give students a break... keep reading

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Madrid, a classroom full of opportunities

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

One of the greatest opportunities when studying abroad is to expand your classroom beyond the traditional four walls. The Madrid Open Campus program offers a variety of courses which includes... keep reading

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THE IMPACT OF STUDY ABROAD

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

Written by Sarah Terrazano Liberal Arts Program, Spring 2018 My semester studying abroad in Madrid impacted my college experience more than any semester spent at my home university. Between being... keep reading

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THE SEMESTER STARTS: LET THE JOURNEY BEGINS

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

So perhaps you are excited and nervous. Fall 2018 students arrived on our premises with a bag full of questions, expectations and the will to get the most out of... keep reading

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The Spring 2017 is over

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

The Spring 2017 is over. Students packed their luggage and said goodbye to Madrid leaving behind five months of experiences, a period of learning and growing as human beigns, a... keep reading

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No Regrets

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

By Kevon Edmonson, Harvard University NO REGRETS! That is the phrase that best characterizes my decision to study abroad in Madrid. Well, more than not having regrets, I am enjoying... keep reading

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CIEE LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM NEWSLETTER #2

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

The Spring semester is going well for our group of students. The city is enjoying nice temperatures and beautiful sunny days which invite people to go out and explore the... keep reading

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Madrid, so much to offer

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

Upon spending almost three months in Europe, I have had the great privilege to travel quite a bit. From Amsterdam to Brussels to Bilbao to Sevilla, with more trips planned... keep reading

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Vegan in Madrid

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

Between transitioning to a new eating schedule, navigating menus in a different language, and trying new foods, adapting to Spanish cuisine can be a challenge for any student. Before arriving... keep reading

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Traveling While Abroad

By Francisco "Paco" Frisuelos at CIEE

By Lauren Roll, Oakland University Since I arrived in Madrid in January I have traveled to Switzerland, Germany, Copenhagen, and a little around Spain. It is interesting to view other... keep reading

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