For more than a millennium, pilgrims have followed the Camino de Santiago to this medieval city in Spain where, according to legend, Saint James' body miraculously appeared and is now entombed. Located in Galicia, this city in northwestern Spain boasts the Romanesque Cathedral of Santiago, which houses the famous Goya tapestries. Both Santiago and Galicia offer a mixture of old and new with many sites of historic interest. Present-day Santiago de Compostela is still a popular pilgrimage site as well as a university town, with 35,000 students living and studying there. Like much of Galicia, it offers a cool, moist climate with beautiful countryside.
Placement is determined by a proficiency exam at the beginning of the semester.
Architecture One other course on an advanced literature topic top of page Accommodations Students will be assisted to find housing in student apartments with Spaniards and will receive a monthly stipend for housing. I have learned an amazing amount of Spanish as well as culture. The people of Santiago are incredible. The small number of Americans in the city allows a much deeper experience than in more tourist areas. The classes were great.