Study Abroad in Granada: Beyond the Classroom

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Spanish culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.

The Resident Director organizes a variety of activities which usually include:

  • Day visits to local sites including:
    • Alhambra
    • Generalife Palace
    • the Moorish neighborhood of the Albaicin
    • the Cathedral and Royal Chapel of Granada
    • home of poet Garcia Lorca
  • Overnight excursions including:
    • Costa del Sol
    • Gibraltar
    • Seville
  • Afternoon at the Arabic Baths
  • Welcome party
  • Sevillanas dance lessons
  • Thanksgiving dinner
  • Day hiking through the hills and valleys of Granada
  • Photo contest
  • Flamenco show
  • Basketball, volleyball and soccer competitions
  • Weekly tapas evenings with Spanish students