Proctor en Segovia participants bid farewell to Spain and share their final reflections on their sixty days abroad. They describe the impact and growth that come only through total linguistic and cultural immersion and the bonds formed with host families, teachers and directors, and their peers.

Four Proctor students share their experiences in Sevilla, Spain, delving into the city's relationship with water, the art of flamenco, and the hidden beauty awaiting those who venture off the beaten path. In search of Sevilla's essence, they examine the contrast between its dynamic energy and Segovia's intimate charm.

Three Proctor en Segovia program participants reflect on their experience of life with a host family in Spain and the power of human connection, even across cultural and linguistic divides. By opening their homes and hearts, these host families have given our students an invaluable gift that goes beyond language acquisition -- the feeling of belonging thousands of miles from home. 

Discover Salamanca through the eyes of Proctor en Segovia students. Home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Salamanca is a city steeped in history and culture, from the lively Plaza Mayor to the imposing Cathedrals (old and new) and puente romano (Roman bridge), the backdrop for the groundbreaking Spanish picaresque novella, "Lazarillo de Tormes."

In the latest Proctor en Segovia post, Hailey, Piper, and Ben transport their readers to Barcelona, a vibrant city on the Mediterranean. Just 500 kilometers and a two-and-a-half-hour high-speed train ride from Segovia and Madrid, Barcelona is a world apart – a cosmopolitan city that has a multi-layered past, a modern sensibility, and serves as the hub of Catalan culture, language, and architecture. 

Ten Proctor students have begun another spring term in Segovia, Spain, participating in Proctor's linguistic and cultural immersion off-campus program. They follow in the footsteps of previous Proctor groups but bring their unique perspective on daily life, history, culture, and host family experiences. These students chart their own course, soaking up all the learning this trimester of immersion has to offer!

Embark on a journey through Sevilla with Hannah, Ethan, and Thomas as they learn about Spain's regional diversity, culture, and history through travel. Morgan and Reese reflect on the term as a whole and how, through trying new things and immersing themselves in experiences, they learned so much about themselves and the rich culture that surrounded them.

Students from Proctor en Segovia reflected on two distinct cultural immersion experiences: a visit to the Museo del Prado in Madrid, one of Europe's finest and most visited art museums, and Carnival week in Segovia.

In this post, Proctor en Segovia students reflect on the depth and breadth of their experiences living and learning abroad. During a typical week, Proctor students might participate in a centuries-old festival like Santa Águeda, strengthen bonds with host families entirely in Spanish, and visit one of Europe's oldest universities and immerse themselves in the rich architectural heritage of Salamanca.