Location
Multiple Locations +2
  • Spain
    • Malaga
    • Marbella
    • Granada
  • Morocco
    • Rabat
    • Fes
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans
Health & Safety

Program Details

Activities
City Exploring Safari Trekking
Timeframe
Fall Spring
Housing
Guesthouse Host Family Hostel
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
17

Pricing

Starting Price
14700
Price Details
Program tuition includes all food, accommodations, scheduled program activities, and international travel insurance for the duration of the program. International airfare and spending money are extra. International airfare estimated at $1500 – $1700.

Earn up to $5000 per year in scholarship funding from Carpe Diem Education. Through our partnership with Portland State University, students are eligible to complete up to 18 quarter credits during their semester.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
Airfare Visa
Dec 20, 2022
Aug 16, 2019
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About Program

Learn about Human Migration, and immerse yourself in Spanish & Arabic language studies, on your Carpe Diem semester. Students will explore complex issues by engaging with Moroccan NGOs focusing on women’s rights, youth empowerment, and human rights for migrant populations and climate refugees. Visit the migrant “detention” centers in Tarifa on the coast of Spain and explore issues of human migration with your Overseas Educators and local experts.

In both Spain and Morocco, students will study Spanish and Arabic to become aspirationally conversant - leveraging homestays and market visits to augment classroom learning.

Wander the history and cobbled streets of ancient Spanish and Moroccan cities and marketplaces. Walk the ancient pilgrimage "el Camino de Santiago" as you complete a section of it from Granada to Cordoba.

Through small groups of no more than 13 students, you will experiment with leadership roles, self-awareness, and purpose.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Carpe Diem Education for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We recognize that we are a long way from the diversity we aim for within our students, staff, and partners. We want and need more diversity to truly become the organization we would like to be. We recognize that this will not happen overnight or without dedicating time, attention, and resources. To that end, we have created a strategic plan to address our current shortfalls and to make significant improvements, which you can see on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
At Carpe Diem, each applicant reads through our extensive Essential Eligibility Criteria prior to enrollment. This criteria allows applicants to determine if the organization is an appropriate fit for their gap semester/year goals and their individual needs. During the interview and application process, we have honest and direct conversations with students and families about the support that our staff is able to provide throughout the program experience. We are committed to creating a culture of acceptance and support. To that end, our Overseas Educators and local leaders are selected for their skill in group facilitation and promoting inclusive group dynamics.
At Carpe Diem, each applicant reads through our extensive Essential Eligibility Criteria prior to enrollment. This criteria allows applicants to determine if the organization is an appropriate fit for their gap semester/year goals and their individual needs. We have honest and open conversations with applicants about our ability to support individual needs on each program, with the ultimate goal of a healthy and successful experience for all students. In the past, we have worked with students with severe allergies, diabetes, chronic injuries, and mental health diagnoses. We know each student's journey is individual and we work with families to support these individual needs where possible to help determine if the program is a good fit for their gap semester goals.

Impact 🌎

We are committed to maximizing the net positive impact while minimizing the carbon footprint of every program. In our office, on our programs, and through our carbon offset match, our programs are geared toward environmental education to empower future leaders to move their communities to take action. During our programs, students learn more about their impact as individuals and a travel community - then take a solution-oriented lens to tackling key issues. We also contribute to and amplify the voices of organizations and partners who focus on permaculture, natural building, and sustainable solutions.
Our programs are designed to connect to our local communities and provide reciprocal exchange and engagement. Through engaging in experiential education, community engagement, and intercultural exchange, our students develop enhanced perspectives, deeper cultural understanding, and a profound sense of self-discovery and personal growth. We work with vetted local providers to build their businesses as they provide value to our students and programming. With our homestay families, we ensure we minimize our footprint by regularly rotating the communities we work with and evaluating our social impact alongside their community leaders.

Program Highlights

  • Volunteer with Refugees
  • Trek the Camino de Santiago in Spain
  • Spanish and Arabic Homestay Immersion
  • Volunteer on Youth Empowerment

Program Reviews

4.60 Rating
based on 5 reviews
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  • 4 rating 40%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Housing 4.6
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Safety 4.8
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Kayla
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Simply amazing

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What would you improve about this program?
The only recommendation I would make is more of the migration studies that the program is about. It was not a big deal for me, but a lot of my group mates said they felt as though it was lacking and was disappointed. I do not regret my decision to travel to Spain and Morocco, it was truly a life changing experience for me and I am forever grateful.
159 people found this review helpful.
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Brandis
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Morocco & Spain

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What would you improve about this program?
I think the overall program was fabulous. I enjoyed the locations, activities, and the people we enjoyed. If I could change anything, I wish we would have done more with human migration. We learned a lot about women’s issues in Morocco, ecological problems Morocco faces, and about the history of the country. However, the only real ‘migration’ we did was crossing the border to Spain and walking the Camino.
174 people found this review helpful.
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Emily
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Growin' and Learnin' Abroad

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What would you improve about this program?
This program can be improved by creating a stronger itinerary for the Spain portion, and also slowing down the pace a little. It often felt as though as soon as we set our packs down in one place it was off to the next, which can definitely wear on you over the course of three months. Granted, that quick pace also meant we saw and experienced so much, so it is just a matter of striking a better balance.
167 people found this review helpful.
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Cole
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An amazing journey

The three months I spent travelling throughout Spain and Morocco left me with some of the most amazing experiences of my life and more than a few stories to tell. I've seen some truly breathtaking things after this trip and I enjoyed them all with a group of friends that were an absolute joy to be around. During this trip I was constantly learning and experiencing things that challenged me and pushed me to grow, whether I was learning Arabic, haggling with a street vendor, or waiting out a sandstorm in a woven tent, I was always engaged in something vastly different than what I'm used to. I'm glad I had the opportunity to be involved in a trip as lively and exciting as this one, and I'm really happy that I could enjoy it with such a fun, and supportive group of friends.

This trip is fast paced and a little crazy at times. While I never felt like I was being pushed too hard, or was in any real danger, I'd definitely recommend this program to those who are looking to take a few steps out of their comfort zone.

151 people found this review helpful.
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Ady
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Impactful, Diverse, and Fast-paced Program!

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161 people found this review helpful.

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