Student Interview: 4 Week Summer Internship
One of our Summer students (Hannah from the USA), let us know about her experience in Valencia – she was here for 4 weeks, living with a host family, studying Spanish, and participating in an internship. Find out more below! 1. Why did you choose to come to Valencia? I chose to come to Valencia […]
Awesome Free Events in Valencia!
Summer is here and it’s time to get out and about. Valencia hosts many events all summer long, from free concerts to historic tours and fairs of every kind. If you don’t have any plans, or you prefer plans that are cheaper, don’t worry! We have the perfect solution for you. Here’s a short list […]
Packing Checklist for a Summer in Spain!
We often get many questions from students about what they need to bring for their summer abroad, whether they’re coming for an internship, gap year, or study abroad. We’ve put together a list for you here to make things easier! Just a quick note, you will probably want to shop (and buy) a lot of things […]
Student Interview: Internship and Host Family
Amanda is a student who came to Valencia with her University from the US for a summer study abroad and internship program for about 2 months. Her program included Spanish classes and an agriculture internship, along with living with a host family. Since she studies Horticulture at her University, she was able to work with a agricultural company […]
Top 5 Culture Shocks in Spain
For some of you, when you arrive you might feel like everything in Spain is magical: everything tastes amazing, the streets are beautiful, the people are friendly, etc. For others, there might be more of an adjustment phase, or what some like to call “Culture Shock”. This is totally normal if it takes you a […]
Quick Class of Valenciano
Do you know Valencia has its own regional language? Valencian is spread all over the Valencian Community and it’s a co-official language along with Spanish. We know this might be a bit confusing and that’s why today we’ll teach you some useful words and expressions: First, how to greet and say goodbye: Bon dia […]
Why study Spanish this Summer?
Are you thinking that it’s about time you learned Spanish? Do you already know some Spanish but would like to give it a boost? As you may know, learning languages is becoming more and more relevant when it comes to travel, business, and international communication. Of course, English is the most widely spread language […]
Music Festivals you can’t miss this summer in Valencia
Are you passionate about music? Would you like to make your study abroad experience even more unforgettable? Why not go to one (or more) of the many upcoming music festivals held in the Valencian region this summer! You can find a wide range of music styles and genres, from reggae festivals by the beach […]
What to Pack for a Summer in Spain? – Student Perspective
Are you a heavy packer? Do you always feel like you need to bring every possible item just IN CASE you might need it during your trip? Let me tell you from experience, I’ve been there. I learned the hard way that for a few reasons this isn’t the best way to pack for […]
Unique Spanish customs to be aware of when moving to Spain
You’ve most likely heard of some of the typical Spanish customs. Whilst some of them are just stereotypes, others are completely true and surely there are still many you haven’t heard of yet! In this article, we let you in on some of the most useful ones to know, especially if you’re considering moving […]
