“Spain has been our beloved home for the past month, and I could not be happier with this fact. It is imperfect, but it is wonderfully unique. It is where we have ventured from all over to find and learn. And most importantly, it is our home. We came here as a group of strangers and […]
View PostCommemorative Days
We spent the last days making the most of student life in Salamanca: enjoying the time we had teachers, absorbing the most out of the activities and some having some fun time at night. We even added an amazing salsa class on Tuesday with the great Alejandra. Unfortunately we had to start at some point […]
View Post ceramics, flamenco, Galicia, goodbye, home stay, salamanca, Salsa, school, spainVisit 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, spanishEvening of Dance
We had a very special night out recently. Our flamenco teacher performed as lead dancer in a flamenco show at the convention center in Salamanca. All of the group went to appreciate her show, which featured a mix of flamenco singing and dancing. Almost 2 hours of exciting music and dance. We had a chance […]
View Post dance, flamenco, fun, Montse, music, salamanca, spainA Very Special Scavenger Hunt
Today was the scheduled scavenger hunt throughout Salamanca. Four teams searching, combined with a photo contest helped to produce some very interesting and creative pictures. Being able to do all of this in one the most beautiful city’s in Spain makes the activity pretty special. Teams mixed with Americans and their new Spanish friends encouraged […]
View Post flamenco, salamanca, scavenger hunt, spain, spanish, summerCeramics Workshop
“After our morning of classes, our group met up this afternoon with a ceramics artist, Gerardo, for the first of four workshops. He and his wife graciously welcomed us into their home and into Gerardo’s studio. There, he expertly retold the history of pottery from around the world, as well as demonstrated how to make […]
View Post ceramics, salamanca, school, spainSchool and Dance
Yesterday we had the first day of class with meet and greet for students during break. Refreshments and food were served and students were able to mingle with other students enrolled at the school. Imagine the setting: Campus is right by the convent of San Steven (Convento de San Esteban) facing a small park. The small […]
View Post dinner, first day, flamenco, home stay, salamanca, schoolArrival in Salamanca
Dear parents We enjoyed a smooth ride over the Atlantic after viewing a spectacular lighting storm somewhere over Canada. The arrival in Madrid was warm and dry, 89 degrees when we landed. Our bus to Salamanca was waiting patiently and we all boarded to begin this amazing summer experience. Upon arriving in Salamanca all the families were […]
View Post arrival, families, first day, home stay, salamanca, spain24 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 […]
View Post checklist, food, LAX, packing, passport, salamanca, spain, summer, tom bradley, trafficPacking List
Some of our Magellan staff seem to enjoy packing at the last minute. If you’re one of these gifted people that can handle such a stressful situation we thought of providing a packing list to double and triple check before leaving home. (Excerpt from Handbook provided last month. Important: As suggested in your Handbook, pack 1 full […]
View Post carry-on, luggage, packing, salamanca, spain, summer