Holy Toledo!
It seemed as though 46 young Americans on a charter-bus five hours to Toledo, Spain, was a bad idea. No pasa nada. Right? However, this just so happened to be my favorite excursion yet. From exploring ancient cobblestone streets lined with majestic Gothic architecture to sampling traditional Spanish cuisine in bustling marketplaces, every moment […]
Acclimating to Life in Sevilla
Sevilla is a great homebase for travel. You can spend your weekends exploring different cities in Spain (I recommend Granada) or even touring other countries (it’s really easy to visit Portugal). But, if you’re like me, you might not have the funds to hop on a plane every weekend. Luckily, there is more than enough […]
May Your Travels Be Light and Your Journeys Smooth By Bailie Salcido (Spring 2014)
I studied abroad with Semester in Spain during the spring of 2014. Five years later, I had the incredible privilege of returning to Sevilla to serve as the Student Ministries Coordinator for SIS from 2019-2022. Thinking back to preparing for my semester abroad as a student, I found myself preoccupied with the incessant question of […]
Traveling in Europe on a Budget
Spain is extremely accessible to Europe and a very affordable country to travel in. So, while living abroad, it’s important to take advantage of this and travel! There are endless options to travel from Sevilla whether it be bus, train, or plane. During my time in Sevilla in spring of 2023, I visited 14 countries […]
Iglesias en Sevilla
¿Quieres involucrarte en una iglesia evangélica/protestante en Sevilla? Te ofrecemos una lista de opciones populares. Oasis International Church Dirección: Numero 1, Av. de Mairena, 13, 41920 San Juan de Aznalfarache, Sevilla Sitio web: https://www.oasischurchsevilla.org/ Pastor Luis Alberto: 664737481 Reuniones: domingos, 11:00 inglés | 12:00 español Como llegar: Coger el metro línea 1 (hacia Ciudad […]
Finding my “Fit” in Sevilla by Katie Wiggins-Gawlik (Fall 2009)
There is a song that many students become familiar with while studying with Semester in Spain: “Sevilla tiene un color especial” by Los Del Rio. Not only does the Student Ministries Coordinator, Sylvia, use it as a warm-up song for sevillanas dance class, but you’ll often hear it playing in the background at local cafes […]
Top 5 Gelato Spots in Sevilla
When it comes to exploring the vibrant city of Sevilla, you cannot miss out on the rich and delightful experience of savoring authentic Spanish gelato. In Spain, gelato, known as helado, holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With a richer texture and more intense flavors compared to traditional ice […]
Recommended Tapas Places – By Ana Bello (SIS Housing Coordinator)
Wondering where to eat when you’re in Spain? See our read Sevillian Housing Coordinator’s suggestion! SUGERENCIAS: BARES PARA TAPEAR EN SEVILLA ZONA CENTRO El Rinconcillo Calle Gerona, 40 Espinacas (spinach with spices and chickpeas) Pringá (like brisket meat of pork) Perro Viejo Calle Arguijo, 3 Patatas Bravas (spicy French fries) Queso (cheese) Pasta Los Coloniales […]
International Living
My name is Rachel Larson (Miller when I was a student with SIS) and I am now pursuing international opportunities! I studied with SIS in the summer of 2019 (I did both summer terms) and attended Anderson University (graduated in 2020). Now I live in Japan and teach English at a middle school in Kumamoto […]
Finding my “Fit” in Sevilla by Katie Wiggins-Gawlik (Fall 2009)
There is a song that many students become familiar with while studying with Semester in Spain: “Sevilla tiene un color especial” by Los Del Rio. Not only does the Student Ministries Coordinator, Sylvia, use it as a warm-up song for sevillanas dance class, but you’ll often hear it playing in the background at local cafes […]
