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Overview

Program Description:

Walking Through Words and Worlds: Language, Religion, and Art in Spain

Spend one week in Madrid exploring Spanish language and culture through classes, museum visits, and local excursions. Stay with host families and enjoy cultural activities.

We will spend the second week walking the historic Camino de Santiago and staying in pilgrim hostels. We will earn our Pilgrim credential by walking 100 km (63 miles) over the course of five days.

 

Tentative Dates: May Semester

For questions, please contact:

The Office of Education Abroad, email goabroad@westga.edu.

Location

Madrid, Spain & other cities

Emergency Contact Information

Europe's Emergency Number: 112

U.S. Embassy - Madrid
Calle Serrano, 75
28006 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: (34) 91-587-2200
Emergency after-hours telephone: (34) 91-587-2200 

If You Need Medical Attention:

  • Contact the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for appropriate medical care assistance
  • Use Emergency Number: (34) 91-587-2200 or 112

If You're a Victim of Crime:

  • Contact nearest Embassy or Consulate
  • Use Emergency Numbers: (34) 91-587-2200 or 112

If Arrested:

  • Ask authorities to notify U.S. Embassy/Consulate
  • Consular officers can provide legal assistance list, visit you, and contact family
  • They can transfer necessities from family and assist with prison conditions

Academics

Courses

  • SPAN 4785: Modern Spain and El Camino de Santiago
  • SOCI 3543 Sociology of Religion
  • ART 4296 Special Topics: Spanish Art and El Camino de Santiago

Costs and Scholarships

Program Cost: To be announced.

Additional Costs:

  • UWG Tuition (paid separately)
  • Touchnet payments include 3% non-refundable fee

Available Scholarships: To be announced.

Important Notes:

  • Deposit is non-refundable
  • Lack of visa/passport may result in complete loss of program fee

For questions, contact: goabroad@westga.edu