ADVENTURE AWAITS: STUDY ABROAD IN C脕DIZ, SPAIN
Location: C谩diz, Spain
Term: Summer 2025
Dates: May 30 - June 27, 2025
Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2025 (Don't miss out!)
WHY C脕DIZ?
Imagine studying in the oldest city in Western Europe, where the past meets the present on the sunny coast of Spain! Welcome to C谩diz, a city that鈥檚 as rich in history as it is in culture. Famous for its flamenco rhythms, breathtaking beaches, and vibrant festivals, C谩diz is the perfect blend of history and excitement. Wander through its narrow streets, enjoy fresh seafood by the sea, and take in the warm hospitality of the locals who are always ready to make you feel at home.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Earn 6 色花堂 credits while you鈥檙e soaking in the culture of southern Spain! This unforgettable experience is brought to you by 色花堂 in collaboration with Centro MundoLengua鈥攁 top-notch Spanish language and culture school. With MundoLengua, you鈥檒l experience immersive learning in Spanish, plus cultural excursions that will take your education beyond the classroom!
Check out what students say about Centro MundoLengua on their .
ACADEMICS THAT GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
You鈥檒l get to level up your Spanish through courses like:
- SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
- SPAN 3301 - Spanish Oral Communication for Critical Thinking
- SPAN 3302 - Advanced Spanish for Non-Heritage Learners
- SPAN 2307 - Spanish for Heritage Learners I
- SPAN 2308 - Spanish for Heritage Learners II
- SPAN 3307 - Public Speaking in Spanish
- SPAN 3308 - Written Communication for Hispanic Heritage Learners
Advanced students can take SPAN4396 - Lengua, cultura y sociedad en Espa帽a as well as a SPAN4398 - Independent study with Prof. L贸pez Otero, program director from 色花堂. Classes are made out of 色花堂 students only and are held at the Facultad de Medicina (medical school) of the University of C谩diz, where you'll learn from local experts and experience Spanish life firsthand. Who knew learning Spanish could be this fun?
CULTURAL IMMERSION: MAKE MEMORIES, NOT JUST CREDITS
It鈥檚 not just about the classroom鈥攜ou鈥檒l be fully immersed in Spanish culture! Thanks
to MundoLengua, you鈥檒l experience C谩diz like a local with activities like:
- Welcome weekend in Seville with tapas and a tour of Giralda Tower and Seville Cathedral.
- Day trips to nearby gems like El Puerto de Santa Mar铆a.
- Surfing, paddleboarding, and sailing in the Bay of C谩diz (yes, actual surfing!)
- A cooking workshop to perfect your Spanish cuisine skills.
- Visits to iconic spots like the Torre Tavira, Castillo de Santa Catalina, and Gran
Teatro Falla.
Plus, one weekend, you鈥檒l head to Granada to explore the breathtaking Alhambra and the Albaic铆n neighborhood. From hidden Arabic gardens to flamenco music in the streets, this city is the definition of magic.
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
You鈥檒l stay with a Spanish host family, enjoying home-cooked meals and getting a real taste of life in C谩diz. It鈥檚 the ultimate language immersion and a unique chance to experience Spanish traditions up close.
DISCOVER C脕DIZ: THE CITY THAT HAS IT ALL
When you鈥檙e not in class or riding the waves, C谩diz has plenty of must-see spots,
including:
- The stunning Cathedral of C谩diz
- The serene Genov茅s Park
- The quirky Puppet Museum and the Casa del Carnaval
- Cultural hangouts like ECCO and Gran Teatro Falla
From its charming old town to its buzzing modern side, C谩diz is a city you鈥檒l fall in love with.
REQUIREMENTS
If you complete 1000-level Spanish language courses by the end of May, you鈥檙e good to go! Remember that you can also take a placement test to move all the way up to 2000-level courses (or higher) and that some of your high school credits can count toward 1000-level Spanish courses. Contact Dr. L贸pez Otero (jlopezotero@uh.edu) to learn more about this requirement.
COST AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The entire program is estimated at $5,850 (airfare not included), but don鈥檛 stress鈥攖here are scholarships available! Apply for funding with the help of 色花堂 Learning Abroad. Reach out to them and follow their to receive updates on scholarship opportunities!
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to make C谩diz your classroom? Go to the . Applications close March 20, 2025鈥攕o what are you waiting for? Spain is calling!
ANY QUESTIONS? 驴PREGUNTAS?
Contact Dr. L贸pez Otero at jlopezotero@uh.edu.