Gain a Global Outlook
We live in a complex multicultural society, and our department strives to give USCA students the resources to thrive in the world we live in. Studying abroad increases your cultural and linguistic understanding and helps build your skills and knowledge to compete in the 21st-century workforce. The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures encourages you to explore different cultures and immerse yourself in a language for fluency and proficiency.
Study Abroad in Spain
Valladolid
Maymester 2026
May 8 - 23
Our language immersion program
Our program is designed for USCA students to earn 3 hours of transfer credit for Spanish 102, Spanish 210, or Spanish 316/317. Courses are taught by professors from Universitas Castellae in Valladolid, a language institution receiving Study Abroad students for over 25 years.
Students will live with host families to further improve their Spanish.
Valladolid
History
Located alongside the Pisuerga River and only 2 hours from Madrid, Valladolid has seen Roman, Islamic, and Christian civilizations
Culture
With countless museums, plazas, churches, and cultural venues, Valladolid offers daily entertainment
Food
Tapas are especially popular in the Castilian capital. Bars and restaurants offer unlimited options to taste the Spanish cuisine
Why travel abroad?
- See the world and gain a global outlook
- Diversify your experience and education
- Personal growth
- Get ahead with prospective employers
An affordable program
Program cost
$2,400-3,000*
Includes:
- tuition and housing
- 3 meals per day
- daily cultural activities
- Saturday excursion to Segovia
- full health insurance
*Program cost will vary depending on the number of students participating
Additional costs not included: Airfare ($1,300-1,800), passport fees, and personal spending money.
Apply by February 27, 2026
Scholarships Available!
“My time in Spain allowed me to fully immerse myself in Spanish culture and continue my individual growth. This is the perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and mature.”August Beltrán, 2025 Gilman Scholarship Alumni
For more information, contact:
Dr. Ángel M. Rañales
Program Director/Faculty Leader
Angel.Ranales@usca.edu
Dr. Timothy Ashton
Chair, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
TimothyA@usca.edu
Liz Dille
Director of International Programs
LizD@usca.edu