“Four days ago we arrived in La Coruña, the capital of Galicia. This city is much larger than Santiago de Compostela or Salamanca and has much more of an urban and industrial feel to it. However, it maintains an old-fashioned European charm and in fact, we are staying in a residencia right in the middle […]
View PostDiscovering a Pilgrimage
After a 6 hour bus ride, we have arrived in a completely different region of Spain. With a Celtic heritage, green hills, and home to one of the most celebrated Pilgrimages of the Christian world. Santiago de Compostela is the final destination of over 125,000 pilgrims who each year walk the “Camino” (the Way). Pilgrims of […]
View Post architecture, excursion, explore, food, fun, pilgrimage, Santiago de Compostela, spain, spanish, summer, sunshineVisit Our Classrooms
Here’s a peek into our classrooms. Class sizes are 6 to 9 students, which means a lot of interaction with our teachers and lots of learning too! Right next to the school is the Convento de San Esteban, a very imposing 16th century church and building which dominates the neighborhood. Mornings are usually very quiet (and on […]
View Post class, cooking, food, salamanca, school, spain, spanish24 Hours to Departure
The clock is ticking and students are now hours away from departure. Make sure to double check your packing lists and to be ready for the trip of a lifetime. We’ve got some important information for students and parents today. We will have Magellan staff waiting for students at the information counter in the Tom […]
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