Experiencing Spain: A Journey Beyond My Comfort Zone

7 November 2025

Natalie Berman-Schneider ’27 talks about overcoming her hesitation to go on OCS and her transformative experience in Madrid.

students walking in Madrid

Experiencing Spain: Living and Studying in Madrid

7 November 2025

Madeleine Silknitter ’27 discusses immersing herself in Spanish language and culture on the Experiencing Spain program.

street in Madrid

Experiencing Spain with Palmar Álvarez-Blanco

24 January 2025

Faculty Director Palmar Alvarez-Blanco, who will lead Experiencing Spain: Ecology, Economy, and Socio-Political Transitions, shares some of the distinct learning experiences that characterize this Fall 2025 program.

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Getting Lost and “Lost” in Madrid

29 October 2024

Camilla Smith-Donald ’26, a participant on the Fall 2024 Carleton program, “Experiencing Spain: Ecology, Economy, and Socio-Political Transitions,” describes some of the adventures and joys that she’s experienced while getting lost in Madrid.

Gran Vía at sunset

Sport and Globalization in London & Seville with Harper Brooks-Kahn ’23

13 February 2023

Harper Brooks-Kahn ’23 shares pictures from her adventures during the Carleton Sport and Globalization in London and Seville program in Winter 2022.

View of scottish highlands

SIT IHP Food Systems with Maia Garby ’23

23 January 2023

Maia Garby ’23, a Biology major, spent Fall 2022 learning about agriculture and food systems with the SIT IHP Food Systems: Agriculture, Sustainability, and Justice program. She traveled to Ecuador, Malawi, and Spain.

Maia Garby '23 Feature

Spanish Studies in Madrid

28 October 2021

This feature is a discussion with Humberto Huergo, faculty director for the Spanish Studies in Madrid program. Read all about the fascinating world of Spanish urban history, art, politics, and culture!

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Spanish Studies in Madrid with Joe Radinsky ’23

19 October 2021

Joe Radinsky ’23 talks about their experience studying abroad in Spain with the Carleton Spanish Studies in Madrid program. From friends and street markets to soccer games and stunning architecture, come experience Madrid alongside Joe through their Madrid photo gallery!

Students on a Spanish rooftop