Spanish Gap Year Program: Gap Semester in Spain
This all-in-one semester begins with one month traveling Spain by train, followed by two months in Barcelona where you choose your pathway. Youll build soft skills (communication, confidence, problem-solving), hard skills (Spanish, digital tools, cooking), professional skills through internships or entrepreneurship, and leadership abilities focused on creating positive impact.
Choose one of three pathways:
- The Internship Pathway offers full-time hands-on experience, real projects, and strong hours for future credit or professional goals.
- The Entrepreneurship Pathway combines a part-time internship with entrepreneurship labs, mentorship, and Spanish classes, ending in a Shark Tankstyle pitch.
- The Personalized Pathway lets you blend part-time internship, volunteering, and classes, or focus fully on volunteering plus Spanish or creative electives.
If you want to explore Spain, improve Spanish, travel sustainably, and gain real-world experience with impact, this semester is for you.
Eligibility:
- 18-22 years old
- High school graduate with at least a 2.8 GPA
- Able to cover the cost of the program and, if required, obtain the necessary visa to participate
Choose one of three pathways:
- The Internship Pathway offers full-time hands-on experience, real projects, and strong hours for future credit or professional goals.
- The Entrepreneurship Pathway combines a part-time internship with entrepreneurship labs, mentorship, and Spanish classes, ending in a Shark Tankstyle pitch.
- The Personalized Pathway lets you blend part-time internship, volunteering, and classes, or focus fully on volunteering plus Spanish or creative electives.
If you want to explore Spain, improve Spanish, travel sustainably, and gain real-world experience with impact, this semester is for you.
Eligibility:
- 18-22 years old
- High school graduate with at least a 2.8 GPA
- Able to cover the cost of the program and, if required, obtain the necessary visa to participate
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