Orientation

All students fly into Madrid where they are met by the ISA resident staff and led on the initial excursion and on-site orientation. The ISA Direct staff will provide students with a brief introduction to Spain's history and culture, while also letting students know what to expect with regards to the homestay, taking classes at a Spanish university, and adjusting to life in Spain.

After this four-day reception trip, all students participating in the Individualized Studies with Spaniards program will travel to Sevilla where they will attend an intensive three-week orientation course before continuing to their host city. After this orientation course, students will proceed to their host city, where they will integrate into the university and social life as any other Spanish student.

Students will have a 24-hour emergency contact person that they can call at any time throughout the program in case of an emergency. Students participating in the Spanish Language and Culture program will go directly to their host city from Madrid after the four-day reception trip, where they will integrate into the Spanish culture and society on their own, as any other Spanish student.