This Study Abroad program is divided between understanding Information Technology in a global business and learning more about the Spanish culture. We visit IT organizations and discuss current technology trends in the global marketplace as well as visiting Spanish landmarks and learning more about the history of Spain and cultural differences between Spain and the United States.
05/16/2026 - 06/26/2026
Price
$5,620 - 15 participants
$5,410 - 20 participants
Academic Information
IT Career Experience or 3 elective credits
Trip ID
223676
- International airfare (Quoted separately)
- Ground transportation
- 9 hotel nights
- Cultural admission fees
- 24/7 emergency support
- Embedded medical insurance
Where: Appleton Main Campus, C170 or on Microsoft Teams
When: September 9th, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Madrid, Spain
Known to Spaniards as Madrid de los Austrias, and which includes the Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, and some of the city’s oldest streets.
Madrid, Spain
The Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest in Europe with over 3,400 rooms, was once the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family and is now used for state ceremonies. Your guided tour begins at the plaza between the neo-Classical palace and the Almudena Cathedral, followed by visits to the palace’s ornate rooms. Highlights may include works by Velázquez and Goya, and the world’s only complete Stradivarius string quartet.
Note: Tours may be canceled without notice due to official royal events.
Madrid, Spain
Visit the home of the Real Madrid, one of the world-prominent soccer teams. Completed in 1947 and with a capacity of over 81,000 fans, this is one of the world's most famous soccer stadiums.
Barcelona, Spain
The personality of this eclectic city is evident in every elegant boulevard and cozy alleyway. The incredible seaside views. The vibrant artwork of Antoni Gaudí. An innovative food scene that is an art in itself. Barcelona is a non-stop inspiration.
Barcelona, Spain
Visit Antoni Gaudí’s infamous architectural masterpiece, La Sagrada Família (The Sacred Family), which is a well-known symbol of Barcelona. Take a guided tour of La Sagrada Família and admire the detailed interior and exterior design of this still unfinished church
Barcelona, Spain
Get oriented with your surroundings as you take a tour of the fascinating Barri Gótic (Gothic Quarter). On your tour, you will learn about Barcino (ancient Roman settlement founded in the first century B.C.), Ciutat Vella (Old City), and its evolution into today’s cosmopolitan hub. Walk through Barcelona's cozy streets and lively plazas.
Scholarship Options: WorldStrides offers a variety of scholarships to help make study abroad possible for all students. There are three scholarship opportunities available: Higher Ed Traveler, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Natalie Shea Memorial Scholarships. You can learn more and apply here.
Financial Assistance: WorldStrides makes more than $2 million in funding available each year to students in financial need seeking educational travel opportunities. To find out if you qualify and apply, click here.
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