For a long, long time before coming to Sevilla, I was a bit terrified of the prospect of not knowing anyone when I came here. I was the only one...
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For a long, long time before coming to Sevilla, I was a bit terrified of the prospect of not knowing anyone when I came here. I was the only one...
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Before coming to Spain from the United States, I prayed that the Lord would open doors of opportunities for me to form meaningful, genuine connections with people while in Sevilla....
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From quaint restaurants, bustling cafés, to deafening discotecas, Sevilla’s vibrant street life is part of what makes the city so unique and welcoming. Not only does the city offer many...
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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...
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I am not exaggerating when I say that going to Sevilla, Spain in Spring 2022 was the best experience of my life. I know it sounds super dramatic but let...
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What was your most rewarding experience/moment in Spain? One of the most rewarding and honestly influential moments from my time in Sevilla is when we gathered as a school to...
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¡Hola a todos! So I’m here to share a few things about my first week here in Sevilla, Spain. Warning, if you see these three dots, “. . .” it’s...
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Hi! My name is Brooke Brodeur and I’m a junior from Taylor University studying Spanish education, TESOL, and intercultural studies and missions. I’ve dreamt of coming to Spain since I...
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The semester has only just begun but I am already enchanted by the lifestyle that I’ve experienced so far in Sevilla, so I wanted to share some of my favorite...
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Before I left to study abroad, my study abroad program warned me about the big differences from America culture I was going to find here in Spain: things like food,...
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I can never get enough of traveling. I’ve visited over thirty U.S. states and seven foreign countries, doing everything from missions work to singing in a choir to simple tourism....
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When I look back on my time in Spain, there are so many memories to share: exploring Sevilla through five days of rain, spending a weekend in Portugal, doing homework...
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If you’ve ever taken Flamenco lessons with Sylvia, you’ve heard her proclaim, “You are the BEST!” It’s an encouraging reminder that you are incredible whether you fail to curve your...
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I can finally say I’ve been to a beach after a 4-day trip to Lagos, Portugal! By the way, hello everyone! I’m Nay Mi Chele-Rhengboi and I’m studying public relations...
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FIVE WEEKS OF CLASSES IN THE BOOKS! Somehow, I have managed to squeeze in trips to Gibraltar, Córdoba, Toledo, Madrid, and Cádiz…wow. So is this life as an SIS student?...
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Hey y’all! My name is Sarah Balkcom and I am from Memphis, TN. I study Biology, Spanish and Chemistry at Asbury University. For me, these past 3 weeks have been...
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Before studying abroad, the first things that came to mind when I thought about Spain were cobblestone streets, architecture, bullfighting, and churros. I have thoroughly enjoyed many afternoons spent wandering...
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One day at the beginning of the semester I was at Encuentro (a small program after school on Wednesdays where the students of my program get together to worship) when...
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The world is a lot bigger than we think it is. It’s also quite full of persons. And, yes, I meant to write “persons” instead of “people” because I think...
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Hello all! I’ve officially been in Spain for 77 days and in those 77 days I’ve learned a thing or two. Here are six things I wish I knew before...
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One of the first things an American living in Spain must adjust to is an entirely different concept of time. Meals are later (lunch around 2 or 3 o’clock and...
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Since being in Sevilla, I have listened to the “Café con Leche” playlist on Spotify many times; it seems quite fitting considering the amount of café con leche I have...
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I have often been someone who tries to actively seek out opportunities for growth in my life. I also try to be conscious of stagnant seasons in my life where...
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As I am nearing my last year of college I have been asked recently a few times why I want to teach English abroad in different countries. I had been...
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These last couple days have been filled with preparing for final exams and finishing projects for my classes, and it has honestly been really nice to slow down and take...
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Today is Sunday, May twenty-seven, and I just emerged from my second week in Spain. Wow! It went by really quickly, but at the same time, it crawled by at...
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When I started planning for Sevilla, the thing I worried about most was getting there. Flying internationally, having a layover in a Spanish airport, keeping track of my checked...
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If you don’t like crowds, then Sevilla during Semana Santa is not the place for you. People come from all over to witness the extravaganza of the hundreds of people...
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So far during my time here in Spain, I have learned a lot about the value of cultural diversity. The instant change of attitude about schedules, socializing, and style were...
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You would think that writing a blog post in my native language would be relatively simple, right? Or that with just over two months of my summer...
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Traveling around and outside of Spain has been a dream. In my first few weeks, I have had the privilege of visiting the cities of Ronda and Santiponce in Spain...
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Vale. Venga. Vamos. My roommate and I half-kidded throughout the semester that all you need to know in Spanish are these 3 words. But we were also kind of serious...
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Zooming in on my past week, I was able to do, see and try many new things. I think one of my favorite things that will happen each week is...
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Last spring break I went to Disney world with my best friend. I had never been there before and didn’t know what to expect and Kelsie was so excited to...
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Extraordinary: exceptional in character, amount, extent, degree, etc.; noteworthy; remarkable This past weekend a few friends and I decided to pack a picnic lunch and head to some Roman ruins outside...
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An awesome thing that I’m excited about here is my Acción Solidaria (Service-Learning). I’m working with a program called Solidarios: Personas Sin Hogar (People without homes). I get to go...
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A recent blog entry from a beginner student on Semester in Spain who is studying Theology at Trinity Christian College. So classes started, and for the first few weeks we...
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1. El Helado We all learned about helado in our freshman year Spanish courses. Helado is ice cream, right? Wrong. Helado is so much more than that. Helado is life....
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Yesterday my host mom sat my roommate and I down and asked us if we realized we had been here for 2 weeks or not and then wanted to know...
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I know the title is a bit cheesy but it really captures the essence of my week. (On a side note, please forgive my spelling because my spellcheck is stuck...
Read MoreFor a long, long time before coming to Sevilla, I was a bit terrified of the prospect of not knowing anyone when I came here.
Known for its diverse tapas and welcoming cafés lining every street, Sevilla is an authentic Spanish gastronomical wonderland. The city’s beautiful architecture and unique neighborhoods
Before coming to Spain from the United States, I prayed that the Lord would open doors of opportunities for me to form meaningful, genuine connections
