SPAIN
Our Homebase: Madrid
Northern Spain: Madrid and Andalucia
This is where GOGI Abroad started! The name GOGI Abroad (Go Outward, Grow Inward) comes from the Director, Liz Jackson’s own study abroad experience.
GOGI Arroyo, a woman from Madrid, took Liz under her wing on her first trip to Spain as a teenager, a trip that changed her life, inspiring her to become a lifelong student of the world, its people and their cultures.
GOGI embodies all of the experience a study abroad student could ask for and more. GOGI is an elder, a sage. She is a teacher, a friend and most importantly, she is family. She lives the culture and has inspired how GOGI Abroad sculpts programs to give the students the same opportunity to cultivate rich and unforgettable life experiences.
Students will learn about Madrid, tour the vibrant and cultural city and live with a homestay.
Northern Spain: Beyond the Homebase
Surfing & Camping en El Palmar
You will travel down the coast after your week in Cadiz, to the unspoiled countryside. There are sand dunes, pine groves and crystal clear waters. This is the ideal place for surfing and taking part in a service learning project. You will stay in Bungalows on the beach and learn how to work together cooking, living and being in a Spanish community. There are endless beaches of fine white sand and in the afternoons it is common to see a local riding on his Andalusian horse on the beach.
Beach Excursions
Cadiz is full of sandy beaches and beautiful spots not to be missed. You will spend many afternoons exploring the city beaches as well as a day at Bolonia. We will visit the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia. The beaches of Andalucia are filled with brilliant mixes of local color.
Our Homebase: Cadiz
Southern Spain: Madrid and Andalucia
Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture in Cadiz, the oldest city in Europe. Explore the cobblestone streets, friendly faces, and vibrant culture of Cadiz. Cadiz is a manageable size, with a unique combination of an open port city and one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. There is a thriving Spanish culture here, with many students, but few American tourists. This birthplace of Flamenco has some of the cleanest beaches in Spain! Cadiz is a hidden jewel.
GOGI has deep connections in Madrid and north in Jaca and Huesca for 20 years. During our ten years leading trips to Cadiz, we have developed an affiliation with K2 Internacional School and the two amazing sisters who founded it. Our homestay families have grown with us throughout the years and it always feels like the GOGI tribe is returning home when we arrive with a group in Spain!
Southern Spain: Beyond the Homebase
El Camino De Santiago
You will end your Tribal Ambassador Gap Year in Spain! This is an important contrast to experience for optimal self-discovery and learning. You will land in Madrid and stay with a family as you prepare for your expedition. Here you will learn about the life of Spaniards and finish your incredible year by walking El Camino de Santiago. This is a rite of passage and it has been a pilgrimage for many people throughout history. No one is ever alone on the El Camino and this 15-day hike allows you to discover the divine within you.
