All You Need to Know About La Mascletà!
Are you ready to feel the city vibrate under your feet? There are only a few hours left until we leave February behind and March arrives, and in Valencia this only means one thing… It’s Fallas Festival time!! From March 1st to March 19th, Valencia will host one of the most beautiful celebrations in the World. […]
Student Interview: Internship and Language Student from Korea
Our study abroad programs welcome all nationalities and student groups! This winter we had the pleasure of working with a group of students from South Korea who took Internships in their desired fields of study. The internships were primarily in English and so the students took part in a language course, either Spanish or English, […]
Why More and More Students are Taking a Gap Year
Are you thinking about taking Spanish classes? Would you like to do this in Spain? If it is one of your goals to learn the language or improve it, pay attention to the next few lines. As everybody knows, learning languages is actually useful for your future. But sometimes, it can be boring and unappetizing […]
Fallas 2019 are here… Starting with La Crida!
Have you ever visited Valencia in March? If so, you may have noticed the smell of gunpowder, the live music being played by many bands all at the same time or the brilliant fireworks going off all around you? If the answer is yes, there’s no doubt you’ve been to the Fallas Festival. But if the answer is no, you should […]
10 Lovely Places to Visit in Valencia
If you are one of those people who always forget the dates and haven’t bought a present for your other half (“media naranja” or orange half as they say in Spanish!) for Valentine’s Day, don’t worry – we are here to help! Below are 10 beautiful places you can visit in Valencia with a loved one or […]
Student Interview: Perspective on Valencia and Spanish Culture
Elizabeth is a student who came to Valencia with her University from the US for a study abroad program this winter, which included Spanish classes and volunteer work, along with living with a host family. We were able to chat with her about her experience in Valencia and what she liked best, and here’s what she told […]
Tips on Spanish Pronunciation!
Are you learning Spanish? Are you struggling to know how to pronounce some of the words? You have probably already come across some of the main differences between English and Spanish but… Have you ever heard a Spanish person speak? You might be surprised by just how different the tone and pronunciation of Spanish native speakers […]
Student Interview: Volunteering in Valencia
Bridget is a Spanish student who came to Valencia with her University from Minnesota to do a 5 week study abroad program, which included Spanish classes, History classes, and community service. Her group did community service every morning with a local NGO which caters to homeless people and those with financial difficulties. We were able to chat […]