Wheaton In Spain - Summer 2021
Join us for Wheaton in Spain, an 8-week study abroad program (8-10 hours credit). You will take language courses taught by native Spanish instructors along with civilization courses taught by Wheaton faculty. You'll live in Spanish homes for one month. The program also includes two weeks of touring; sites visited may include Madrid, El Escorial, Toledo, Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, Mérida, Segovia, Avila, León, Astorga, Santiago de Compostela, Cantabria, and Bilbao. And you'll participate in a service project with national Christians as part of the program's final week in Barcelona.
Contact Prof. Sharenda Barlar or visit the Global Programs and Studies website for more information on Wheaton in Spain.
Wheaton in Spain Stories
Read about how God especially surprised Amadea Margo '20 through Wheaton in Spain by revealing his leading in her circuitous journey to a Spanish major. Rios de Agua Viva: Three Surprises About Wheaton in Spain.
Follow Maddie Cash '21 as Wheaton in Spain helped her come closer to finding her purpose for Christ and his kingdom through "Community, Laughter, and Conversation".
Wheaton in Spain Testimonials
My experience participating in Wheaton in Spain not only increased my language ability, but also shaped my view of the Kingdom of God. While in Spain, I took on the role of a learner. My Spanish comprehension was limited, so I had to rely on others to help me understand the language. On top of this, living in a different country caused me to reimagine what I considered to be culturally normal. Through these experiences, I learned that each country and culture reflects God in unique ways and has something to bring to the table.
My experience as a Spanish major at Wheaton has pushed me to grow and learn in so many ways. I am so glad I participated in the Wheaton in Spain study abroad trip because I learned so much about the country of Spain and its history, but more importantly, I realized what an amazing opportunity we have as Christians to connect with people from different cultures. This experience, along with Wheaton's wonderful faculty, encouraged me to keep studying Spanish even though it did not always come easily to me. The passions I have seen in my professors for language learning, culture, and faith have been truly inspiring for me and I can not express how grateful I am for their efforts to help me to grow in my Spanish speaking ability, but also as a follower of Christ.
