Tu Experiencia

At SIS, we believe study abroad to be an experience with the power to dramatically impact your life; one with opportunities for personal growth and moments of unforgettable wonder. From your language learning to your interpersonal connections, spiritual cultivation, and cultural immersion, we are dedicated to you and your experience.

A glimpse of a typical weekday

8:00 – 8:30 | Breakfast at your homestay


8:30 – 9:00 | Walk, bike, bus, or metro to school


9:00 – 14:00 | Class schedule varies by student, and includes breaks.


14:00 – 15:00 | Lunch at your homestay


15:00 – 17:00 | Siesta time in which you can nap, read, study, watch TV with your host family, go for an afternoon coffee, talk with friends or family back home, etc.


17:00 – 21:00 | Free-time post-siesta to study, wander the city, participate in a school activity, join a community club or group, volunteer, take a class, visit a park, and so much more! Sevilla is at your fingertips!


21:00 – 22:00 | Dinner at your homestay

The City

Just a step outside the doors of our TCCSevilla building is Sevilla, your extended classroom. Our program intentionally emphasizes learning both within your classes, as well as within the city. Highlights of TCCSevilla’s location in Sevilla include:

Lively plazas with local cafes and restaurants both traditional and contemporary.

Charming cobblestone walkways and popular shopping streets lined with orange trees.

Historic churches representing gothic, baroque, mudejar and moorish inspired architectures.

Famous museums including Fine Arts, Contemporary Art, Ceramics, Archeology and Customs.

The Guadalquivir River offers water recreation and a riverside path for pedestrians and cyclists.

Renowned theaters for plays and concerts including the Lope de Vega and Maestranza.

Two professional soccer stadiums, an Olympic stadium, and a bullring for sporting matches and shows.

Breathtaking monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the city center.

Very walkable city with well developed public transportation and bike share systems.

Access to the world’s most famous flamenco, a dance and music born of Roma and Andalusian origins.

Accessibility to affordable transportation for domestic travel in Spain and international travel in Europe.

Location within Andalusia, acclaimed for its coastline, national parks, architecture, food, and vibrant life.

Homestay

One of the pillars of your cultural immersion will be the Spanish homestay experience. Living in a Spanish home offers the unique opportunity to build a relationship with a Spanish individual or family, to practice your language in a social setting, to try native cuisine, and to immerse yourself in the daily schedule and pace of life of a Sevillan household.

  • Our hosts are carefully selected and homes inspected for the homestay experience
  • Each student is paired with a roommate* and the pair then assigned to a homestay 
  • Students can request a specific roommate via the housing questionnaire
  • Students have the option to request a single-placement in which they are the only student in the homestay, please see Program Costs for pricing
  • Enrolled students will receive their roommate and homestay assignments prior to departure
  • Students are required to participate in the homestay as it is an essential component of our program
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  • Our hosts are carefully selected and homes inspected for the homestay experience
  • Each student is paired with a roommate* and the pair then assigned to a homestay 
  • Students can request a specific roommate via the housing questionnaire
  • Students have the option to request a single-placement in which they are the only student in the homestay, please see Program Costs for pricing
  • Enrolled students will receive their roommate and homestay assignments prior to departure
  • Students are required to participate in the homestay as it is an essential component of our program
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  • All homestays are located within the city proper for ease of getting to and from school
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by host family with particular emphasis on Spanish cooking
    • Cuisine highlights olive oil, bread, vegetables, fruits, legumes, eggs, fish, seafood, and pork
    • Special diets available by request via the housing questionnaire, 
    • Almost all meals are enjoyed in-home, with to-go lunches provided for excursion days
  • Weekly laundry, household cleaning, and wifi is provided in-home for student comfort
  • Students stay with their host family on school nights, with freedom to travel on weekends and holidays
  • All homestays are located within the city proper for ease of getting to and from school
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by host family with particular emphasis on Spanish cooking
    • Cuisine highlights olive oil, bread, vegetables, fruits, legumes, eggs, fish, seafood, and pork
    • Special diets available by request via the housing questionnaire, see Program Costs for pricing
    • Almost all meals are enjoyed in-home, with to-go lunches provided for excursion days
  • Weekly laundry, household cleaning, and wifi is provided in-home for student comfort
  • Students stay with their host family on school nights, with freedom to travel on weekends and holidays

Student Diversity & Belonging

Please reach out to us via the contact page with any questions, hesitations or concerns you have. We are here for you. The enrollment forms also allow you to submit accommodation plans.  We are honored to support the needs that you are comfortable sharing with us.

 It is one of our foundational beliefs that you belong, as you are, in this program. We want your experience with SIS to feel like home away from home. Are there questions you have that if answered would help you to feel cared for and more at home? If so, we would love to answer those questions! 

In previous semesters we’ve had students ask for additional information and support regarding:
  • LGBTQ+ support
  • Textured hair care
  • Academic accommodations
  • Housing accommodations
  • Mental health needs
  • Emotional wellness support
  • Dietary needs
  • Physical disabilities
  • Autism spectrum accommodations
  • And more

Activities

Outside of classes, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of program-facilitated activities, and are also encouraged to seek out ways to join in the local community. 
  • Sevillanas: A weekly dance class teaching the basic steps of this folkloric flamenco native to Sevilla
  • Encuentro: A weekly student-led worship and spiritual growth event. Guests are welcome! 
  • Intercambios: A language partnership for Spanish / English exchange between students and locals
  • Abanicos: An art night dedicated to painting traditional Spanish fans
  • Noche de Chic@s: Event nights organized by the SMC
  • Acción Solidaria: Weekly volunteering the community (this is a class that can be taken for 0-2 credits)
  • Excursions: Full day visits to various cities within Spain (part of academic curriculum)
  • Visits: Half day visits to various sites within Sevilla (part of academic curriculum)
  • Sevillanas: A weekly dance class teaching the basic steps of this folkloric flamenco native to Sevilla
  • Encuentro: A weekly student-led worship and spiritual growth event. Guests are welcome! 
  • Intercambios: A language partnership for Spanish / English exchange between students and locals
  • Abanicos: An art night dedicated to painting traditional Spanish fans
  • Noche de Chic@s: Event nights organized by the SMC
  • Acción Solidaria: Weekly volunteering the community (this is a class that can be taken for 0-2 credits in either semester or for 4 credits in Summer Term 2 upon completion of Summer Term 1)
  • Excursions: Full-day visits to various cities within Spain (part of the academic curriculum)
  • Visits: Half-day visits to various sites within Sevilla (part of the academic curriculum)

Per previous student participation

  • Local gyms
  • Sports teams
  • Ceramics classes
  • Fencing classes
  • Kayaking club
  • Martial arts
  • Hiking and other outdoor recreation groups
  • Local choirs, symphonies and bands
  • Dance classes 
  • Watching professional soccer matches
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Per previous student participation

  • Local gyms
  • Sports teams
  • Ceramics classes
  • Fencing classes
  • Kayaking club
  • Martial arts
  • Hiking and other outdoor recreation groups
  • Local choirs, symphonies and bands
  • Dance classes 
  • Watching professional soccer matches
  •  

Faith-Centered Opportunities

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Encuentro

Weekly gathering organized by the SMC for worship, exploring faith and enjoying fellowship
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Small Groups

Organized by the SMC, small groups encompass spiritual life and prayer support
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Local Churches

Students can participate in a diverse variety of local churches, with SMC-led church visits during the first four Sundays of the semester

Local Transportation

Outside of classes, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of program-facilitated activities, and are also encouraged to seek out ways to join in the local community. 

Traveling to and from Sevilla and transportation around the city while you’re there offers many options. 

  • SVQ airport, with transportation options to and from including:

Visiting a Student or Receiving a Visitor

While abroad many students hope to receive a visitor, or similarly, friends and family members hope to visit a student. As you dream up a visit to Sevilla, here are a few things to keep in mind:

    • While students are provided with a homestay experience, it should be noted that all visitors will need to book their own accommodations in Sevilla
    • When booking an accommodation, keep in mind that the international date format is day/month/year
    • Recommended lodgings in Sevilla include:
    • If you are planning a trip during Semana Santa or Feria, book your stay well in advance and be aware that tourism and normal city functions are much varied during these weeks

Per the student expectations on travel, visitors should plan their trip with the student academic schedule in mind to avoid conflicts with classes. See our calendars for upcoming academic terms.

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