Ryan VanSant
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Arrivals, Orientation and Host Families, Oh, My!
Our Honors Spanish Language and Culture Global Navigators have arrived in Madrid safe and sound! Upon arrival, we checked into the hotel, fought off jetlag by doing a walking tour... keep reading
Madrid Planetarium
This week our students were able to take an even bigger leap from our homes in the USA and go to outerspace at the Madrid Planetarium! We spent the evening... keep reading
Palatial Parks and Perks of studying in Madrid
For students' first weekend in Madrid, everyone had the opportunity to explore the city with their host families and enjoy all the wonderful attractions that the capital has to offer... keep reading
La tauromaquia
A Spanish tradition dating back to the 8th century, la tauromaquia, or Bullfighting, holds a major place in the cultural dimension of the Iberian peninsula. Did you know that the... keep reading
Sevillanas: Una noche de baile
Advanced Language and Culture spent the evening learning a typical Spanish dance of Andalucía (Southern Spain): Sevillanas. This dance is typical of the city Sevilla and involves two partners dancing... keep reading
Las chicas y las bicis
Group A of Advanced Language and Culture spent the afternoon exploring one of the famous parks in Madrid. Madrid Río, while home to the small river that flows through Madrid... keep reading
Summer vibes in the Spanish heat!
The hottest day of the year did not stop this group of Global Navigators from arriving to Madrid ready and excited to begin exploring the Spanish capital! They have met... keep reading
Cajón Flamenco
This week's culture activites include a wide range of musical experiences. ALC Group A sat with Guillermo to learn how to play the Cajón Flamenco, a staple in the world... keep reading
¿El pira...qué?
Not only is the Advanced Language and Culture group devoted to immersing oursevles in the Spanish culture and committed to the language, we also make a commitment to have as... keep reading
First impressions of the Spanish capital
The Advanced Language and Culture (ALC) section has had a busy week of getting used to the Spanish culture, speaking only en español, touring the winding streets of Madrid and... keep reading