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A life-changing
global experience

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A Unique Study Abroad /
Gap year Program 

A huge thank you to you and Leanna and the rest of your team for a wonderful Spain Abroad semester!  Our son had a wonderful time and, as we hoped, the experience provided a much needed reset for him.  He seems more relaxed, confident, and adventurous than before he left.  Your program exemplifies everything a gap year experience should be and we are eternally grateful - Parent

I had an amazing time as a member of this program.  It provides an unforgettable experience for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Spanish culture and live independently in another country.  I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to travel abroad and make a lifetime of fun memories - Student

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Enrolling Students From Around the World

life-Coaching
track

Live in a shared student apartment by the beach

Take Spanish classes

Participate in active life coaching and bi-weekly wellness group

Group meals

Saturday cultural excursions

Choose individualized interest activity 

Homestay immersion track

Live with a Spanish host family 


Take Spanish classes

Participate in weekly check-in group

Meals eaten with/by host family

Saturday cultural excursions

Weekly class on career/resume building

Group abroad track



Group lodging
Art & Spanish cooking classes Cultural excursions

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“Cross-cultural learning and studying abroad can be transformative.” – Amal Clooney

“Simple exchanges can break walls down between us, for when people come together and speak to one another and share a common experience, then their common humanity is revealed.“ – Barack Obama

A culturally rich

 gap year experience!

 

Spain Abroad offers two tracks for 16-23 year olds.


In our LIFE COACHING track, students learn independent living skills while sharing an apartment with other students. This is an individualized track that offers mentoring and future planning.  Students learn Spanish, budgeting, cooking and explore their personal interests and areas of growth with activities and resume building opportunities as well as cultural and adventure excursions.

In our HOMESTAY IMMERSION track, students are welcomed into a local family while studying Spanish. All arrangements are made for you and the program includes cultural and adventure excursions, weekly group meetings, and classes on career and resume building, while experiencing the Spanish culture firsthand.


We are a family-owned business, with years of experience working with high school students and young adults in the fields of education, career exploration, mental health, life-coaching, and mentoring. We utilize our education, work experience, and passion for providing global awareness to deliver a program that will not just help prepare you for your future and help build your resume, but will also give you a life-changing experience while making memorable friendships.

We also offer a group abroad track for those interested in bringing a chaperoned group to Spain. Please contact us to create a personalized package for your needs. 

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Life coaching or Homestay 

homestay Immersion 

León, spain 

study abroad Summer program 

Our HOMESTAY IMMERSION track is available in the Southern coastal city of Estepona, Spain year-round. We also offer León, Spain in Northern Spain in the Summers, in conjunction with The University of León.

Experience an enchanting pedestrian town in beautiful Northern Spain or a seaside pedestrian town along the Mediterranean Sea. 

 

Immerse yourself in the Spanish culture by living with a local homestay family while attending Spanish classes.


Includes: group excursions, weekly group check-ins, career and resume building classes, food and lodging.  Ages 16-23.

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“Not all classrooms have four walls.” – Unknown

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Meet The Staff

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Lily Ortiz,
MS Counseling/ master's public administration

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Johnny Tock,
MS counseling, LMhC

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Leanna Woodley-Tock, 
certified life-coach, educator

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Proud to partner with 

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See the World

"you will experience a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs and activities. The benefits of studying abroad include the opportunity to see new terrains, natural wonders, museums and landmarks of your host nation."

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Education

"completely immersing yourself in the education system of your host country is a great way to really experience and understand the people, its traditions, and its culture."

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Take in New Cultures

"When you study abroad you will find incredible new foods, customs, traditions, and social atmospheres."

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Hone Your Language Skill

"Studying abroad grants you the opportunity to completely immerse yourself in a new language, and there is no better way to learn than to dive right in."

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Career Opportunities

"you will return with a new perspective on culture, language skills, a great education, and a willingness to learn. Needless to say, all of these are very attractive to future employers.

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10 Benefits to Studying Abroad
According to internationalstudent.com

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Find New Interests

"studying in a different country offers many new activities and interests that you may never have discovered if you’d stayed at home."

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Make Life Long Friends

"One of the biggest benefits of studying abroad is the opportunity to meet new lifelong friends from different backgrounds. While studying abroad, you will attend school and live with students from your host country."

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Personal Development

"You might find that studying abroad really brings out your independent nature. Students who study abroad become explorers of their new nation and really discover the curiosity and excitement that they harbor."

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Graduate School Admissions

"Graduate schools regularly look for candidates who will bring a unique aspect to their university. Students who have studied abroad have shown that they have the curiosity and educational acumen to be a leader in graduate school."

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Life Experience

"Eventually you will find a job and career, and the opportunity to study abroad may turn out to be a once in a life time opportunity.

Take this opportunity to travel the world with no commitments but to study and learn about new cultures. Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other."

Become a responsible member of a global community!

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I really enjoyed this program! Estepona is a phenomenal town with great people, so much to do, and you can walk anywhere you need to go. The day trips were amazing! Most of the towns we went to I had never seen anything like it. Also the food was awesome. I am absolutely going to go back to Spain!  10/10 recommend!  

- Summer Student

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