Fall or Spring Semester in Granada, Spain
The Washington College in Granada Semester Program is a joint venture between Washington College and the University of Delaware that allows students to experience life in the capital of the province of Andalusia in southern Spain.
Granada's close proximity both to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea gives it the best of two beautiful environments, including both summer and winter sports. The grand Alhambra palace makes the city one of Europe's showplaces. The Universidad de Granada, founded in the sixteenth century, will host the Semester in Granada.Upon arrival in Spain, you'll spend several days touring in and around the bustling capital city of Madrid, visiting the famous Palacio Real and the Prado museum, and taking day trips to the nearby medieval cities of Segovia and Toledo and the monastery of El Escorial. During the course of the program, weekend excursions will take you to the Andalusian cities of Cordoba and Seville and to the famous "Costa del Sol." The program also typically features day trips to sites in and around Granada, such as the Alhambra and the Cartuja Monastery.
Faculty
Classes will be taught by the faculty and teaching staff of the University of Granada. Student advising will be done by the Resident Director.
Requirements
All well qualified sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for the program. This program is open to students in all majors. Students should meet the following prerequisites:
- Must have an intermediate proficiency in Spanish for the Fall semester, elementary for the Spring semester. Must have 2.8 GPA or above. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Evidence of good character, maturity, and motivation.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to a foreign environment.
The Program Fee includes airfare, housing, field trips and excursions, ground transportation in Spain, and all meals.The cost of transportation to and from the US point of departure, health insurance and personal expenses are the responsibility of the student applicant unless other arrangements have been made.Students should make an appointment to speak to the Director of Student Financial Aid to discuss the financial aspects of the program they plan to attend.
Living Arrangements
Students will be housed in private Spanish homes near the University of Granada. All meals will be provided daily.
Curriculum
Students will be able to take courses in the following disciplines: Advanced Spanish Language, Contemporary Spain, Art and Architecture, Modern European Politics or History, or Spanish Literature. All courses will be taught in Spanish.
Approximate Semester Dates
- Fall Semester: Early September to mid-December.
- Spring Semester: Early February to mid-May.