More Alumni Success!

Last week, we had a surprise visit at SAIIE from our Spring 2015 alum from Christopher Newport University, Josh Kufera!

Josh has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, having graduated with a Double Minor in Mathematics and Leadership Studies. He has also completed a Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford. Then in 2015, he came to Seville to study Spanish Language and International Business with us at SAIIE, as well as participate on our Soccer Program.

We are always happy to hear about what our alumni are getting up to, and to keep up with their latest achievements and career successes. This is especially the case with Josh Kufera!

Josh is now working as a Data Analysis and Visualization Specialist, working in the field of Translational Science and Diagnostics at Personal Genome Diagnostics! We know he will be a valuable asset to the team there, as he was such a role-model student at SAIIE and has proven to be a hard-worker that is more than capable.

SAIIE is very proud to call you its very own alum!

We wish Josh all the luck in the future.

If you want to find out more about the SAIIE Study Abroad Program or the Elite Soccer Program you can visit our Study Abroad page at https://saiie.com/programs/athletics/soccer/

Welcome!

We would like to welcome all of our new students for the fall term starting in a few weeks in September, whether you have taken part in a program with us before or it is your first time with us. All of our friendly staff are really looking forward to meeting you and are here to assist you in any way possible, for example with your classes or your accommodation. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you settle in better. We will be here to support you throughout the duration of your stay, no matter what classes or programs you have chosen. Our aim is to provide the best service possible and make your time with us memorable.

We have already planned several extracurricular activities for you outside your classes, such as a tour of Seville early on, so that you can find your way around the city easily and get to see some of the best sights Seville has to offer. At SAIIE, we recommend as a must La Giralda, and La Plaza de España. We want you to get a feel for the city and an insight into the culture and history of one of Andalucia´s most beautiful cities. In addition to this there is the optional weekend excursions to Portugal and Morocco as well as the trips to the Granada and the Italica and Archaeological museum.

Last but certainly not least here at SAIIE, we want to thank you for choosing to study Spanish at our institute, and we promise you an unforgettable experience!

Yeah, we have smart alumni!

Each year, SAIIE is astounded by the numerous clever alumni it produces!

Today, we are sending out particular congratulations to SAIIE Spring 2015 alumna Casey Garr, from High Point University, on how far she has come!

Each year, SAIIE is astounded by the numerous clever alumni it produces!

Today, we are sending out particular congratulations to SAIIE Spring 2015 alumna Casey Garr, from High Point University, on how far she has come!

Casey always loved science and started her college career solely as a Biology major. She then realised that she was also passionate about art, and decided to pursue this interest in combination with her major.

Now, she has carved her own way to a career that combines both art and science. She is a trailblazer and has found her own niche. At ASCB 2016 she will be presenting her interesting data about how one can combine art and science into a science outreach program to foster the career development of young scientists. Stop by her poster!

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We are so proud of how our SAIIE alumni grow as they begin to pursue their dream careers. Go Casey!

New Financial Aid Opportunities

Please check out our updated Financial Aid Page on our website! Especially take a minute to look at the SAIIE Student Athlete Scholarship which we just started offering for Spring 2016 and the SAIIE Academic Scholarship that will be available for Fall 2016! Great opportunities so don’t miss out! Limited availability!

Rowers, put down your oars!

Row with SAIIE, row in Seville, Spain. It sounds nice, doesn´t it?

That´s because it is nice! It´s more than nice. And here is why my dear rowers!

If you are an experienced rower, you will know that the conditions of the river and weather are everything. Seville as a city is adapted to make the perfect rowing grounds to train or compete in the sport, and is actually renowned for having the best rowing training facility within Europe.

If you choose Seville, you are promised an all year-round rowing season thanks to the ideal Southern climate it hosts. What makes Seville an even more prime location for rowers is that its River, Guadalquivir, has an eventual end. It is divided off into two sections, meaning no strong currents, creating the perfect waters for rowing. Together, Seville´s weather and water conditions simulate the exact conditions that are set for the Olympics, assuring optimal rowing speed and performance.

SAIIE’s affiliation with an outstanding local rowing club provides an excellent opportunity to train alongside reputable and accomplished rowers, helping you further develop your skills and reach your athletic potential.

Finally, the one benefit that is guaranteed when placed on a Spanish rowing team is the opportunity to practice and develop your Spanish. With your teammates being Native Spaniards, your interactions with them will always be in Spanish, giving you sense of total immersion into the Hispanic culture as well as Sevillian dialect.

For more information on our Rowing Program, please visit our website at: https://saiie.com/rowing-study-spain

Or if you would like to apply to our current applications that are open for Summer 2017, click here https://saiie.com/apply/

SAIIE’s New Athletics Facebook Page!

SAIIE is always expanding and now has a brand new athletics facebook page!

Whether you are alumni, a prospective student, a parent, or anyone else who is interested in the goings on at SAIIE, this page has been designed to keep you up to date with the latest SAIIE athletics news!

Click here to access the page now!

https://www.facebook.com/SAIIEathletics/

Did Someone Say Faculty-Led?

Since 1984, SAIIE has guided American college students through their study abroad programs in Seville, but now there is something bigger and better that is also on offer. For those who wish to make the most out of their time here in Seville, faculty-led is the way to go!

Our Faculty-Led programs offer you the chance to do a service-learning project with a local school in Seville, immediately immersing you into Hispanic culture and the Sevillian lingo.

What is so great about this program is that we adapt and accommodate the program to suit you and your college. So, we like to involve you in the ins and outs of what you would like to take from this program, and how you would like it to be set up. Each faculty-led is unique in its own respect, made just for you.

With this program, the professor’s role is more than just a teacher. It is a chance to be the student’s mentor. SAIIE staff are there to make this experience even more personalised, giving you the most educated, heartfelt guide of Seville, their home city. They are bilingual, helping develop your Spanish skills, but there to speak English if you need some guidance.

A passion for Seville and everything Spanish is exactly what SAIIE promotes, ready to give you the most exciting, learning experience abroad in Spain!

All the rest like housing, cultural activities, day and weekend trips are taken care of by SAIIE. So, you don’t need to worry about anything other than getting yourself ready for an experience you will never forget!

If you are interested in organising a Faculty-Led program with SAIIE, please contact the Planning and Development director of SAIIE, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com

Underneath is a photo of one our previous Faculty-Led programs with Carleton College from Spring 2016!

Summer Sessions 2017!

We all know that Summer can only ever go one of two ways. More than often, ´tis the season to be lazy! But this year, why not choose the Summer of productivity? A Summer that will set you up for the next school year, getting you up and on your feet, motivated, ready for a new and improved you.

SAIIE has the Summer program that ticks all these boxes.

Study Abroad or play your home sport, or why not do both, after all that’s the wonderful opportunity that SAIIE offers you, allowing you the best of both worlds.

Without interrupting your sport streak back at home, the Study Abroad/Sports Program at SAIIE allows you to maintain your sport times as well as offers you an education that will expand your horizons, spark your intellectuality and inspire you in more ways than one.

So, make it a Summer of change and resolution!

To find out more, check out our website at https://saiie.com/

Or if you would like to apply for Summer 2017 now, click here https://saiie.com/apply/

Get Applying for Fall 2017!

With Fall 2017 applications for our Study Abroad/Sports Program now open, you won´t want to miss out!

What makes SAIIE so unique is that it offers students the chance to combine both study and sport in their time at Seville! So the program we offer not only provides an educational value, but also an invaluable sport experience for any athletes.

With Fall 2017 applications for our Study Abroad/Sports Program now open, you won´t want to miss out!

What makes SAIIE so unique is that it offers students the chance to combine both study and sport in their time at Seville! So the program we offer not only provides an educational value, but also an invaluable sport experience for any athletes.

Here´s a photo of some of our current Fall students on one of their trips to Ronda!

To apply for Fall 2017, click here https://saiie.com/apply/

Become a Globetrotter!

With SAIIE you are promised a study abroad program that gives you the opportunity to travel and see the world!

Two weeks ago, our Fall students spent the weekend in Morocco, this week it was Córdoba! What next?

Other SAIIE trips include Portugal, Granada, Ronda and so many more!

So, for a combined study abroad and travel experience that you will never forget, look no further! SAIIE provides everything you need to make sure you have the best possible experience abroad in Seville.

Here are the Fall 2016 students on their recent trip to Morocco!

To apply for our Summer 2017 program, click here https://saiie.com/apply/

SAIIE takes Morocco!

This weekend was all about Morocco, the holy land that is camels, colour and a haggler´s true home!

DAY 1

Morocco begins with a bang. We wake up, eat breakfast and head straight to the Medina of Tetouan, Northern Morocco. Exploring the markets is first on the list, with our tour-guide taking us through the Medina´s narrow streets that are door-to-door stalls selling everything from herbs, spices, Moroccan fabrics to lots and lots of food. A busy, bustling atmosphere is the best way to describe it. Bright colours everywhere and a different aroma waiting on each street corner. A true Moroccan market!

Next stop, camels! After the market, we travel to find ourselves camel rides. With most of us having never rode or seen any camels before, this was by far the coolest part of the trip. They were massive, very lanky and although a bit grumpy at times, they seemed to smile for all the right photos, and a lot of camel selfies were achieved. All in all, Morocco lived up to its name on day 1!

DAY 2

Day 2 was a bright and early start so we could fit everything in for our last and final day in Morocco. Leaving the best till last, a trip to Chefchaouen was where we spent our day. This is an old town, home to a strict blue and white colour scheme! Blue and white-washed buildings surround the town, making it truly beautiful and magical. Every street is a photo-opportunity, with all its different blue-shaped doors that come in all shapes and sizes, intricate details on the houses and one wall in particular covered in handprints, each stamped in a different colour on a plain white wall. A dainty little town with a lot of atmosphere!

Overall, Morocco was a big success with all the students! Everyone came back to Seville exhausted but happy, carrying back a lot of colourful Aladin-like Moroccan trousers.

Click here to see all the photos taken from the Morocco 2016 trip, check out https://www.facebook.com/pg/saiieseville/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1530197263662978

SAIIE goes Masterchef

Here at SAIIE, we want our students to have a cultural experience as much as an educative and sport one!

Recently our students took part in a Spanish cooking class! What says Seville better than paella and sangria?

Here at SAIIE, we want our students to have a cultural experience as much as an educative and sport one!

Recently our students took part in a Spanish cooking class! What says Seville better than paella and sangria? This week the students learnt how to make both!

To find out more about the co-curricular activities on offer at SAIIE, check out our Study Abroad link below, which will take you to the different semesters and activities each offer.

https://saiie.com/programs/study-abroad/