Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Iowa Hispanic Institute

Learn more about this faculty-led program designed to improve your written and spoken Spanish and enhance your understanding of Spanish culture and life in Spain. The program offers five weeks of academic instruction and one week of independent travel. The program is led by Becky Gonzalez, assistant professor of Spanish and Portuguese in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Program: Iowa Hispanic Institute

Location: Valladolid, Spain

Program dates: Friday, May 22 – Saturday, July 4, 2026

Application deadline: February 27, 2026

In addition, all participants enroll in the one-credit course Life in Spain taught by Professor Gonzalez which is designed to prepare you for the required week of independent travel at the end of the program. In conjunction with this course, you will write a series of reflective essays about Spanish culture and your study abroad experience.

If you are unable to attend the information session, you can find more information on the program and how to apply on the Iowa Hispanic Institute webpage.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Phillips Hall

318

16 North Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

Emily Brown

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Emily Brown in advance at 319-335-0353 or emily-a-brown@uiowa.edu.