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Study in Spain! Mi casa es tu casa…
Is a phrase that is frequently spoken by many people in Spain. It translates to ‘My house is your house’ and is a great indication of the famous Spanish hospitality. This could be a common phrase you hear while living with a volunteer Spanish host family as you study in Spain on your WEP student exchange program!
Spanish people are genuinely welcoming, cheerful, generous and lively. It is not uncommon for a Spanish person to go out of their way to help a lost foreigner, or include them in an activity, as it is important to them that visitors leave their country with a good impression!
This behaviour stems from one common national trait – pride. Being so comfortable welcoming foreigners to your country (and to your house), suggests the Spaniards have something special about their culture, which makes them proud. Could it be the magnificent Mediterranean climate so dissimilar to other European countries? Perhaps it’s the delectable cuisine, which varies greatly from region to region, but includes the finest jamon, fish and saffron paella, and addictively sweet churros for dessert.
Their fierce pride is also apparent in the national dance, flamenco, where men and women wear vibrant costumes and audibly stamp their feet in time to the music. In a matter of months you too could be taking authentic Flamenco lessons, living as a local Spaniard!
Convinced that Spain is the destination for you? If so, we are sure you will also develop a great sense of pride for the gregarious people and their flamboyant culture. So don’t stop reading! Check out the information below to find out a bit more about what life could be like as you study in Spain on your very own WEP student exchange program!
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2017 | Academic Year | $ 10,450 | 2 May 2017 |
| September 2017 | Semester | $ 9,300 | 2 May 2017 |
| September 2017 | Short Term | $ 7,550 | 2 May 2017 |
| November 2017 | Short Term | $ 7,550 | 4 July 2017 |
| February 2018 | Ten Months | $ 10,800 | 26 September 2017 |
| February 2018 | Year | $ 11,450 | 26 September 2017 |
| February 2018 | Semester | $ 9,300 | 26 September 2017 |
| February 2018 | Short Term | $ 7,550 | 26 September 2017 |
The above costs apply to departures up to and including May 2018.
Optional Extras
Two or three-week Spanish language course in Madrid prior to program start for semester and year programs. Day and weekend discovery trips to cities such as Toledo and Valencia.
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School
Education is very important in Spain! In actual fact, the word "polite" translates into bien educado, well educated. Students have a wide choice of subjects and electives and will attend one the following types of schools:
Cientifico-Tecnologico (Science and Technology), Ciencies de la Salud (Health Sciences), Ciencias Sociales (Social Studies), Humanidades (Humanities), Artistico (Art Studies)
Language
Spanish – one of the easiest languages to learn, and most common languages spoken in the world! Other WEP destinations where you can learn Spanish are Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico.
How hard is it to learn Spanish in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in Spanish. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
Spain enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate. The further south, the warmer the temperatures. Winter can be cold, so come prepared for all weather types – the Northern Pyrenees Mountains receive a lot of snow!
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between eight to nine hours ahead of Spain.
Specific Requirements
Language preferable but not mandatory
Local Time
2 3 : 1 0 27 May, 2017
Currency
1 AUD 0.69 EUR
Weather
Today
29.0 19.5 °C
Tomorrow
29.7 17.1 °C
Day After
22.2 13.9 °C
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