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Regional parliament in Seville

This intensive Spanish language program will take you to Seville, Spain! In this program, you’ll have the chance to make strides with your Spanish language skills through intensive classes while earning 7-credits towards your degree at Kent State. You’ll also be immersed in Spain’s rich culture and language through class excursions around the city and by living with a host family! 

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Location

Seville, Spain

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Term

Summer

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Housing

Homestay

Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture while earning 7 credits towards your 鶹ѡdegree! This intensive language program is offered for students at the advanced level.

Students will visit major cultural and historical sites in Madrid, Toledo, Seville, and nearby Andalusian cities such as Cordoba and Granada. All class sessions and excursions will be conducted entirely in Spanish in order to give you an immersive language-learning experience. 

Program Contact Information

Desiree Dube

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Email: ddube1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-7989

Important Dates

Program Dates: May 30 - June 27, 2026

Application Deadline: January 22, 2026

Withdrawal Deadline: January 29, 2026

Commitment Deadline: January 29, 2026

​​​​​​​Program Fee Payment Deadline: The program fee will be billed to your 鶹ѡstudent account. The program fee deadline aligns with the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center's summer due dates. You should refer to the first Summer 2026 due date.

Application Process

You will need to complete a 鶹ѡEducation Abroad application. These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Guest Application (If applicable)

Are you a student at another university? To apply for a 鶹ѡeducation abroad program, you will first need to apply for admission to 鶹ѡ as a “Guest Student”. Please apply as either an “Undergraduate Guest Student” or as a “Graduate Guest Student”, depending on your course level.

Once you have applied and been accepted as a 鶹ѡ student, you will receive an email with your FlashLine login credentials. Activate your account and then proceed to the next step, which is to apply to the Education Abroad program of your interest. You can return to this page and follow the “Apply Now” button to start that application.

You can also refer to the FAQs for Guest Students if you need further help.

3. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your study abroad program application, it will be reviewed by the faculty leader. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. You should hear back from us within one month.

4. Commit to the Program

If you are accepted, you need to log back into your application by going to and clicking LOGIN. Once you see the name of your program, you need to click on it and commit (i.e., accept your offer of admission). 

Academics

This program offers two courses for a total of 6 credit hours toward your 鶹ѡdegree. One course is a 鶹ѡ Spanish course. The second course is through a partner institution in Seville and will be transferred back to Kent State.

鶹ѡCourse Information

  • Course Name and CRN: SPAN 38489
  • Number of Credit Hours: 3 credits
  • KSU Sponsoring College: College of Arts and Sciences
  • Course Description:  This course, offered through KSU, comprises the evening hours and will usually vary from 1 to 3 hours (although on some occasions they will extend to 5-6 hours when we have more than one activity). Students will be required to complete predeparture assignments as well as assignments while in Argentina. 
  • Pre-Requisites: Any 30000-level Spanish course
  • Course Language of Instruction: Spanish

Transfer Course Information

  • Course Name: Students will choose one course from either “Mosaic: Jews, Muslims, Christians, and the Spanish Experience” or “Advanced Spanish Language”
  • Number of Credit Hours: 4 
  • Course Language of Instruction: Spanish
  • This course will transfer back as an additional SPAN 30000-level elective

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Eligibility

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Open to students who have completed at least one 30000-level Spanish course.  An interview in Spanish will be required for admission into the program.
Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to 鶹ѡ.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer. 

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to 鶹ѡ. 

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to 鶹ѡand can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by 鶹ѡfaculty. 

Tentative Itinerary

Included below is a tentative itinerary for this program. Sequence, sites, and departure city are subject to changes in availability and cost.
 Tentative Schedule:

  • Departure: Saturday, May 30
  • Madrid: Sunday, May 31 – Wednesday, June 3 (day trip to Toledo on Tuesday)
  • Seville: Wednesday, June 3 – Saturday, June 27
      • Day trip to Córdoba 
      • Overnight trip to Granada
Location, Transportation & Housing

Seville, Spain

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and province of Seville. The city has many beautiful sights, including the Alcazar of Seville (the royal palace), Plaza de Espana (a famous square), Metropol Parasol - Setas de Sevilla (a wooden modern art construction with a panorama terrace and walking path), and Catredal de Santa Maria de la Sede and La Giralda (one of the largest cathedrals in the world). 

Transportation

A group flight is included in the cost of the program fee. 

AIRPORTS

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport 

Housing & Meals

Students stay with a host family. 3 meals a day will be provided through your host family.

Students will stay in shared rooms. 

Accessibility Information

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Whether your disability is visible or invisible, Education Abroad is committed to making educational experiences abroad possible for you. Early disclosure of personal needs and an open mind to different programs, locations, and services can help you identify the best opportunities abroad.  

Things to Consider

  • What types of physical, academic, and mental health resources and accommodations are available in my host country?
  • What types of activities does this program involve? Will there be strenuous hiking? Will we be walking long distances? Will we be carrying significant weight?
  • What is the housing like on this program? Will I be sharing a room or bathroom? Is there AC/heat?
  • What types of foods are available to me on this program? Will I be able to find meals that meet my dietary needs?
  • What types of transportation does this program use? Will I be navigating public transportation? Is public transportation accessible?
  • What is the climate like in my host country? Will there be extreme heat or cold?
  • Are my medications controlled or banned abroad? Are there regulations on traveling with my medications, service animal, etc.?
  • Are there prescriptions that I need to fill before I leave? What medications are available abroad? Is there a refrigerator to store my medication if needed?
  • How does my host country view my disability?
  • How do accessibility regulations in my host country differ from the US? (Ex.) Are ramps, elevators, tactile markings, etc. required/available?
  • Can I use my US medical devices in my host country? Is the voltage different? Will my equipment fit through a standard door (height/width) in my host country?
  • If there are overnight field trips outside of my typical housing for the program, is it possible to maintain the same housing accommodations I may require?

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Resources

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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

  • international travel procedures;
  • in-country resources;
  • health and safety resources and information;
  • culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center. 

Costs and Funding

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Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program. 

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and the Financial Aid Counselor for Education Abroad to see how your aid may apply to an international program by emailing finaideducationabroad@kent.edu

 

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