Summer Study Abroad Program

The Summer Study Abroad in Spain for Teachers of Spanish Program is designed for bilingual teachers, teacher candidates, and senior college students planning to enhance Spanish skills for teaching. An advanced level of Spanish is required to participate in the program. We partner with University of Valladolid in Spain.

Program Overview

Applications are due February 14, 2025, including a $500, non-refundable deposit. For more information about the study abroad program, please visit Global Studies' Study Abroad webpage.

Travel and Course Info

Arrival Date: Saturday, Jun. 28, 2025
Course Dates: Monday, Jun. 30 - Friday, Jul. 11
Departure Date: Saturday, Jul. 12

$2,100 Program Fees Include:

University fees, health insurance, student ID card
Morning: instruction; Afternoon: cultural events
Excursions: Segovia, Castillo Peñafiel - Ruta del Vino
Guided visits to local museums & city tour
International Cooking School experience
Private homestay with all meals included
Time to explore Valladolid’s culture, art, music, & food
Certificate ceremony & tapas last day of classes
CSUSM faculty lead in Valladolid during your visit

NOTE: Fees do NOT include airfare, ground transportation or personal expenses. Travelers make their own travel arrangements. Valid passport required; COVID-19 vaccination recommended.

What are people saying about their experience?

"Learning in this program really enhanced my vision as a dual language teacher. I highly recommend it."

- Liliana de Portilla, Dual Language Teacher

"I am more motivated than ever to create activities for my students with meaningful words and usage."

- Daffne Villalobos, Dual Language Teacher

Questions?

Information Sessions

Thursday, Dec. 5 @ 4:30-5:30pm (Join Meeting)
Tuesday, Dec. 10 @ 4:30 -5:30pm (Join Meeting)

Program Contacts:

Ana Hernández
SOE Faculty
ahernandez@csusm.edu

Tiffany Gabbard
Office of Global Studies & Services
tgabbard@csusm.edu