NC State in Sevilla
NC State Semester in Sevilla – Fall
LSCS
You’ve completed Intermediate Spanish II, but you don’t feel like you could hold a conversation in Spanish. If you want an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in the classroom, consider studying in Seville.
The Language, Society and Cultural Studies (LSCS) program is intended for students who have completed at least WLSP 201. In LSCS, students will take classes in subject areas that include art, language, history and politics. COWA courses are taken with other students from the program, but LSCS participants will also be able to take up to two courses in Spanish or English at the University of Seville with other international students.
SAS
Do you want the opportunity to put into practice all the Spanish you have learned so far, challenge yourself in classes with native Spanish students, and move closer to Spanish fluency? The Spanish Advanced Studies (SAS) program in Sevilla is the program for you.
Students who have completed WLSP 202 can participate in the SAS program. SAS students may choose to take 1 or 2 regular University of Sevlle courses with other Spanish students as well as at the Campus Universitario EUSA (Estudios Universitarios y Superiores de Andalucia), a private university affiliated with the University of Seville.
SAS students will also take COWA courses designed specifically for them. These courses are taught by local professors.
Get to Know Seville
Centuries of History are waiting for you!
About
Life in Seville
In our parent handbook, you will find practical information about where students will be living, health and safety resources, how to keep in touch with your student and more helpful information about your student’s time abroad.
We have health and counseling services available for our students that offer assistance for any problem that could arise during their stay.
Don’t know what to pack? Here is a resource for simple packing tips!
Housing
Host Family
Students live with a carefully selected Spanish host family that provides room, meals and laundry. Families only speak Spanish, offering a fully immerssive experiencse and an authentic introduction to life in Seville.
Student Residence
When available, students may live in a residence hall in El Porvenir, a beautiful neighborhood just 15 minutes from the city center. Studenst live alongside peers from their program as well as Spanish and international students.
Dining
Host Family
All students living with a host family receive daily meals as part of their housing arrangement. This allows students to experience authentic Spanish cuisine and meal schedules while fully immersing themselves in local culture. Dietary restricctions can be accommodated and should be shared with COWA staff in advance
Residence Hall
Students living in residence halls typically have access to on-site or nearby dining options and local cafes. This allows for greater independence while still enjoying Sevilla’s food culture.
Security
COWA staff carefully and personally visit each host family to ensure a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment close to campus. Our team is available 24/7 to support students and assist with any issues that may arise during their stay.
Activities and Trips
In addition to visiting different historic sites around the city, there will be several mandatory trips during your time in Sevilla that will take you outside the city:
Itálica
Just 20 minutes outside of Sevilla, the Roman city of Itálica gave the Roman world two emperors: Trajan and Hadrian. These days, it is an area of well-preserved Roman ruins, which include the remains of dwellings and a large amphitheater. Students will walk inside the amphitheater on the same ground where gladiator competitions took place while spectators looked on from above.
Beach
There are several beautiful beaches along Spain’s Southern coast that are a short drive away from Sevilla. If the weather allows it, we will make a day trip enjoying one of them.
Córdoba
Students will take a day trip to the city of Córdoba, where they will visit the city’s Jewish quarter, which includes a synagogue from the 14th century, and the Mezquita-Catedral, a unique building whose beautiful architecture and complex history illustrate the multicultural history of Andalucía.
Granada
We will take an overnight trip to visit this beautiful mountain city. Students will visit the city’s cathedral and Capilla Real, where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel are buried. There will also be a tour of La Alhambra, Spain’s most famous Moorish castle, and one of the most visited monuments in Spain.