UNC in Sevilla
UNC – Summer
Ranked the number one city to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet, Seville is home to the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and boasts an extensive network of bike paths, rivaling Amsterdam for best bike city. The modern capital of Andalusia in Southern Spain has played an outsize role in Spanish and Latin American history, from Roman times through Muslim rule, and from the Golden Age and the European Conquest of America to the Spanish Civil War.
There is just so much to do, it will be impossible for you to get bored! A walk through the river, a picnic at María Luisa’s Park, a tinto at El Salvador… Discover everything that Seville is able to offer while getting credits to transfer to your home university and learning about the Spanish culture and language.
Programs
UNC Summer in Sevilla
During this six-week program, you will take two classes and earn 6 credits. Students with intermediate and advanced levels of Spanish can earn credits toward the Spanish major or minor by taking classes in language, culture, literature, and history.
UNC Spanish Minor for the Professions: All Tracks
The Spanish for the Professions: All Tracks program in Sevilla offers students the opportunity to fulfill classes toward all Spanish for the Professions minors. Students will gain knowledge of all professional tracks in Spain through visits to well-established companies and/or nonprofits and from various sectors. Cultural visits, language practice, and personal exploration of the city and other regions of Andalusia and Spain enrich this unforgettable experience abroad.
UNC Science in Sevilla
The Science in Sevilla program allows students to complete an important course requirement for many science majors while also experiencing the language and culture of Spain firsthand. During the five-week program, students will live in a residence hall while completing one science course. Language learning and practice will also take place in the streets of Seville with visits to shops, cafés, restaurants, and famous landmarks in Sevilla and other parts of Andalusia.
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 concerns, how to keep in touch with your student and more helpful information about your student’s time abroad.
We also have a counseling service which offers orientation and assistance for any potential issues in the daily lives of COWA students.
If you are having trouble packing, take a look at the following tips.
Housing
Spanish host family: Your room and board, including meals and laundry, are taken care of by your host families. Your family will only speak Spanish, helping you practice your Spanish language skills. Living with a Spanish family allows you to learn about Spain and Sevilla from the locals personal.
Residence: Some of our students (if the programs says so) stay in a residence hall in the beautiful neighbourhood of El Porvenir, 15 minutes walking distance from the centre. Here you will live with students from your program and other Spanish and international students who study in Sevilla!
Security
COWA staff members take great care to offer you a homestay that will be the best fit and make you feel at home. They personally interview and visit all homes in order to ensure their suitability and that their locations are safe and close to campus.
COWA staff is also available 24/7 to help students deal with any problems that may arise during their stay.
Facilities
COWA’s new headquarters have an ideal location for students and visiting faculty as it is right in front of the emblematic Maria Luisa Park, only minutes away from the city center on foot, and walking distance to the University of Seville and EUSA main campuses, where some students may take classes with locals, and it is very well connected with public transportation. COWA’s headquarters include 4 fully equipped intelligent classrooms. The space also includes offices for incoming visiting faculty and/or student interns and fellows, as well a 1000 square foot indoor study area / auditorium to host activities for students such as live music, dance workshops, language exchanges, or simply hanging out.
Dining
Since you will be living with a host family, all your meals will be prepared, unless previous arrangements are made. This allows you to personally experience the Spanish diet and eating schedule. Personal dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Be sure to communicate any dietary requirements to COWA’s staff as early as possible to ensure that your needs are met.
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.