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. 

Proctor en Segovia students dive into the rhythm of daily life in Segovia and share their reflections on their first (full) week of classes and afternoon activities. Over the weekend, the group headed to Madrid for an overnight trip to experience a thrilling La Liga match between Atlético and Valencia. From navigating the busy Metro of fans outfitted in red, white, and blue to joining in on Atlético chants, they immerse themselves in fútbol fever.

Proctor en Segovia students experience their first trip away from Segovia to the regions of Catalonia (Barcelona) and Valencia. Traveling immerses students in Spain's distinct cultures and history, resulting in profound and lasting learning. One of the learning objectives of this excursion was to explore and appreciate the architectural wonders of Gaudí's modernisme in Barcelona and the "neo-futurism" of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Valencia.

Program directors Ross and Alejandra, Spanish teachers Rosa and María José, host families, and metalworking instructor Jesús recently welcomed ten students to Segovia, Spain. In this post, students reflect on finding camaraderie among their peers in shared Spanish cultural and linguistic immersion and embracing a beginner's mindset of openness and curiosity.