Study Abroad & Swimming Program Video
Take a look at our amazing Summer Swimming video featuring Bailey Brown from Boston College and Kyle Johnston and Jason Hicks from Colorado Mesa University!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUhETxgw3dU
To learn more about our Study Abroad & Swimming Program we offer every summer please visit our website at: https://saiie.com/programs/athletics/swimming/
If you have any questions about the program please contact the SAIIE program manager, Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com
New Soccer Brochure!
For more information regarding our soccer program please visit our site here at: https://saiie.com/programs/athletics/soccer/
Applications to our spring 2017 are open!
If you have any questions about the study abroad and soccer program please contact the SAIIE Planning & Development Director/ Sports Coordinator, Sean Chipres at seanrc@saiie.com
New Soccer Video!
Check out our new promotional video for the soccer program featuring our awesome student athletes from Spring 2015 and 2016!
Spain is the country of the winners of the 2008 UEFA Euro in Austria and Switzerland, the 2012 UEFA Euro in Poland and Ukraine, and the South Africa World Cup in 2010.
Come play fútbol in Seville, home city to two teams that participate in the Spanish “La Liga” championship, Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balómpie. Sevilla FC is the current UEFA Europa League Champions for the season 2015-2016, and previous Champions in 2014-2015 and 2013-2014.
Spain is the country of the winners of the 2008 UEFA Euro in Austria and Switzerland, the 2012 UEFA Euro in Poland and Ukraine, and the South Africa World Cup in 2010.
Come play fútbol in Seville, home city to two teams that participate in the Spanish “La Liga” championship, Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balómpie. Sevilla FC is the current UEFA Europa League Champions for the season 2015-2016, and previous Champions in 2014-2015 and 2013-2014.
Players are integrated into a competitive Spanish women or men’s team, training under experienced coaches and gaining international match experience — all while earning academic credit and immersing in Spanish culture.. Some of the players you will be playing with will have played in professional leagues or will be aspiring to.
You will also have the opportunity to see a professional Spanish Soccer match at the Sevilla FC Stadium.
Please visit our website here learn more.
Summer Session II Finished
Our Summer Session II Students left to return to the USA this past Saturday! We hope they had a safe flight and enjoy the rest of their summer.
This marks the end of another great academic year at SAIIE. We’d like to extend a warm thank you to all those involved in making SAIIE operate smoothly- the staff, the teachers, the host mothers, the internship providers, the sports coaches, and of course, the students.
Our Summer Session II Students left to return to the USA this past Saturday! We hope they had a safe flight and enjoy the rest of their summer.
This marks the end of another great academic year at SAIIE. We’d like to extend a warm thank you to all those involved in making SAIIE operate smoothly- the staff, the teachers, the host mothers, the internship providers, the sports coaches, and of course, the students. Although we miss them all, it’s always a pleasure as always to see so many students pass through our doors at SAIIE each year, and to witness their growth along the way- academically, emotionally, socially, and as global citizens. To all who have spent time with us in Sevilla this year, remember the motto of Sevilla: NO8DO- “No me ha dejado,” or in English, roughly, “You have not left me.” The memories, photos, and things you learned during your time abroad will remain with you for the rest of your life! You are all of course welcome back to visit anytime.
For those of you missing Sevilla, here is a link to an article about returning to “normal life” post studying abroad!
http://locomag.com/8-tips-for-dealing-with-post-study-abroad-blues/
Now for a few months of peace and quiet as we prepare to welcome our Fall 2016 students for another great year at SAIIE!
Student Athletes Abroad!
Student athletes can go abroad too! Check out this article about Sierra Jones’ and her Belmont University Bruins teammates’ experiences abroad during their Maymesters!
http://belmontbruins.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160609mze58b
If you are a student athlete who wants to go abroad, check out our Study Abroad and Sports Programs!
Student athletes can go abroad too! Check out this article about Sierra Jones’ and her Belmont University Bruins teammates’ experiences abroad during their Maymesters!
http://belmontbruins.com/sports/w-baskbl/2015-16/releases/20160609mze58b
If you are a student athlete who wants to go abroad, check out our Study Abroad and Sports Programs! You will experience all that a regular study abroad experience offers, while continuing to play your sport! We offer programs for student athletes who play Soccer, Volleyball, Rugby, Water Polo, Rowing, Basketball, and Swimming. The programs are only open to Varsity athletes from United States colleges. You will be placed with Spanish semi-professional teams and attend 3-5 practices per week depending on your sport.
No need to be nervous about missing any part of your regular season- we have programs during the Fall and Spring semesters, always during the off season of the sport, as well as during the summer.
For more specific information about the Sport Programs we offer, where you can see testimonials, photos, videos, and get in contact with alumni, check out our website.
Photo and Story Contest Winner – Summer Session I
Congratulations to Tyler Gimple for winning both the photo contest and the story contest for Summer Session I 2016! Tyler is a swimmer from the University of Mary Washington who participated in our Study Abroad and Swimming Program. As Tyler explains in his story, this program is perfect for varsity athletes who wish to have an international experience while still keeping up with their training. Read Tyler’s story below to learn more about what it’s like to be a student-athlete on a summer program with SAIIE in Sevilla!
Be sure to also check out Tyler’s photo of the celebration of Sevilla Futbol Club’s win of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League.The people of Seville gathered at Puerta Jerez to cheer on the champions as they rode through the city on a bus.
Congratulations to Tyler Gimple for winning both the photo contest and the story contest for Summer Session I 2016! Tyler is a swimmer from the University of Mary Washington who participated in our Study Abroad and Swimming Program. As Tyler explains in his story, this program is perfect for varsity athletes who wish to have an international experience while still keeping up with their training. Read Tyler’s story below to learn more about what it’s like to be a student-athlete on a summer program with SAIIE in Sevilla!
Be sure to also check out Tyler’s photo of the celebration of Sevilla Futbol Club’s win of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League.The people of Seville gathered at Puerta Jerez to cheer on the champions as they rode through the city on a bus. This photo was taken at the Avenida Constitución just before arriving to Puerta de Jerez.
The team at SAIIE and his Spanish swimming teammates will miss Tyler, and we wish him all the best with the rest of his summer and his future swim meets!
“I chose to come to this trip because the summer before I took part in a study abroad trip to a different city in Spain. Having enjoyed that trip immensely, I decided that I wanted to participate in another study abroad trip to a different part of Spain. Being a competitive swimmer for my university’s varsity swim team, it was not ideal to be out of the water for 4-5 consecutive weeks. For me, I didn’t think I would do another study abroad because I did not want to miss an entire month of training over the summer again. However, when I discovered the program that SAIIE offered contained everything my previous study abroad had offered and also had the swimming component, I decided it would be a great program in which to participate. When I arrived in Seville, I could immediately tell that this city was wonderful. All the people of Seville are extremely nice and welcoming and were glad to help me get used to the city. My first day in Seville, I swam my first practice at the Spanish swimming club. I was a little bit nervous going my first day, but I quickly realized that the training and swimming with my Spanish team wasn’t too hard to get used to and I quickly became friends with some of the other swimmers. They were all extremely nice and hardworking and were glad to help me understand the practices and were always glad to stay after practice and help me with my spanish speaking skills. The swimming is at a high level and is great training for any committed college athlete. In addition to the swimming, SAIIE offers out of the classroom activities everyday and will always keep you engaged. One of the highlights of this trip was to be a part of the soccer celebration for Fútbol Club Sevilla. A massive celebration in the city center in which the team came through the city on the top of a bus and all the fans were cheering for them. This program offers everything that an ordinary study abroad would offer while also offering the incredible opportunity of keeping your training in mind while experiencing your sport in a different country and learning how it is viewed and done in Spain.” – Tyler Gimple, SAIIE Summer Session I Story Contest Winner 2016
Sierra Jones 1st friendly match!
On Tuesday our female basketball student athlete Sierra LaVon Jones from Belmont University ,who competes in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference played her first friendly match in Sevilla.
Sierra played very impressively during 25 out of 40 minutes of the game with 4 steals, 13 points scored, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
On Tuesday our female basketball student athlete Sierra LaVon Jones from Belmont University, who competes in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference played her first friendly match in Sevilla.
Sierra played very impressively during 25 out of 40 minutes of the game with 4 steals, 13 points scored, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Sierra’s team won very easily thanks to her! Sierra is a great asset to the Spanish Women’s Basketball team in Sevilla and she is really enjoying her weekly trainings with them and her Spanish Head Coach Sergio.
Vamos Sierra!
Viterbo University Site Visit
SAIIE is very pleased to welcome Maria Morgan-Bathke Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics and Debra Daehn Zellmer Professor/Program Director/Assistant Dean, College of Nursing, Health, and Human Behavior from Viterbo University.
This week Maria and Debra will be evaluating the SAIIE program.
Yesterday they visited the SAIIE facilities and met the SAIIE team.
SAIIE is very pleased to welcome Maria Morgan-Bathke Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics and Debra Daehn Zellmer Professor/Program Director/Assistant Dean, College of Nursing, Health, and Human Behavior from Viterbo University.
This week Maria and Debra will be evaluating the SAIIE program.
Yesterday they visited the SAIIE facilities and met the SAIIE team.
Today Maria and Debra will visit the EUSA facilities, meet the EUSA director, and evaluate our Sports Programs by watching our current Swimming and Basketball student athletes train with their respective Club Náutico teams.
On Wednesday they will visit some SAIIE classes and some students housing.
On Thursday the Viterbo professors will evaluate our volunteering opportunities by visiting Padres Blancos, the Spanish school, where SAIIE students volunteer as English teachers. Afterwards they will take part in some of the extra curricular activities that we offer our students.
On Friday they will visit some more SAIIE classes.
We hope that Maria and Debra enjoy their stay with us!
Hasta luego Hannah!
SAIIE is missing its Planning and Development Assistant intern Hannah Stevens!
Hannah worked for 9 months for SAIIE.
She has returned to England, where she will complete her final year at the University of Exeter. She is currently studying for a BA Modern Languages degree.
SAIIE is missing its Planning and Development Assistant intern Hannah Stevens!
Hannah worked for 9 months for SAIIE.
She has returned to England, where she will complete her final year at the University of Exeter. She is currently studying for a BA Modern Languages degree.
Hannah made a real contribution to SAIIE, helping Sean Chipres, the Planning and Development Director develop the Sports Programs, Faculty-led Programs, and SAIIE website.
In England she will still continue to do some of her duties for SAIIE, such as she will still be in charge of social media.
Hannah became a real part of the SAIIE team and family and will be greatly missed!
No es un Adiós, es un Hasta luego!
Bienvenido to our Summer 2016 intern Elissa Mardiney!
Elissa will be working as an intern in the Planning and Development Department as Sean Chipres, the Planning and Development Director’s Assistant for 3 months this Summer.
Elissa Mardiney was born and raised in Rosendale, a small town in upstate New York.
Elissa will be working as an intern in the Planning and Development Department as Sean Chipres, the Planning and Development Director’s Assistant for 3 months this Summer.
Elissa Mardiney was born and raised in Rosendale, a small town in upstate New York.
Elissa Mardiney studies Anthropology and Sociology with a minor in Spanish Language and Culture at Johns Hopkins University.
Her duties will include contacting potential clients and marketing.
To learn more about Elissa Mardiney, please see her staff profile:
https://saiie.com/school/team/
Bienvenido to our Summer Session I students!
SAIIE would like to welcome our Summer Session I students to sunny Sevilla!
They arrived yesterday and have had orientation and their first classes this morning.
Bienvenido to our Summer Session I students!
SAIIE would like to welcome our Summer Session I students to sunny Sevilla!
They arrived yesterday and have had orientation and their first classes this morning.
The Summer Session I students will be staying with us for 3 weeks.
We have lots of fun activities planned for our students this week, such as a tour of Barrio Santa Cruz, Plaza de España, and Parque María Luisa. They will also have a bus tour of Sevilla and visit a Flamenco Show.
We hope that they enjoy their stay with us!
Sierra Jones, future SAIIE Summer 2016 Basketball program participant
Congratulations to our future program participant, Ms. Sierra Jones, for being accepted into our Study Abroad and Basketball Summer 2016 Program!
Ms. Sierra Jones studies at Belmont University in Nashville,TN, where she is currently a sophomore.
In her first year at Belmont, as a freshman, she played in all 31 games, earning 13 starts. She led the Bruins in made free throws and was second in assists (80) and in free-throw percentage (.763).
Congratulations to our future program participant, Ms. Sierra Jones, for being accepted into our Study Abroad and Basketball Summer 2016 Program!
Ms. Sierra Jones studies at Belmont University in Nashville,TN, where she is currently a sophomore.
In her first year at Belmont, as a freshman, she played in all 31 games, earning 13 starts. She led the Bruins in made free throws and was second in assists (80) and in free-throw percentage (.763).
Prior to Belmont, Sierra was prepped at Madison Academy, where she was named Alabama 3A Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, earned All-State honors three consecutive years, as well as being selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game.
We are really excited here at SAIIE to have a player of her talent and skills join our study abroad program and participate in our SAIIE Basketball Program this summer!
To read more about her bio please click here.
