Arcos Learning Abroad - Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

Mil gracias to our guide and the Arcos team for organizing our trip! I had one of the most incredible experiences being in Spain this summer. We went to so many places in Andalusia and northern Spain in Galicia. There is so much to explore. Also the Camino de Santiago was something I had on my bucket list and to have had this experience was definitely unforgettable! We went to Madrid, Granada, Malaga, and all the little towns during our Camino trip. Our last stop was Santiago de Compostela and we stayed there for a few days.

This was one of the best experiences of my life. I’m extremely grateful with my school and Arcos for their orientation and guidance. The flights were great, the classes were very informational and adventurous as well, the only thing that I would evaluate would be the home stay, me and my roommate did not get to eat a lot of food traditional from Spain, it was something that I was looking forward to, but I wasn’t able to do. Still, it is a great program for college students and I would definitely recommend it to others!

I had so much fun in Granda, Spain with Arcos. Marcel was a great guide. You could tell her really appreciated the history of Granda and wanted to share it with us. He always provided great information and did a great job leading our group. All the other guides that accompanied us on excursions were wonderful as well. The excursions were well planned and organized and supported our course. They also provided many recommendations of activities for us to do on our own. Overall, I had a wonderful time on the trip and would recommend it to anyone who is interested!

Amazing experience! The trip was so well organized and planned in advance to accommodate our group to make it an amazing experience. Marcel was the best guide I’ve had in all my travels abroad and I can’t put it into words of just how spectacular his knowledge of the country was. He always made sure that we were okay and to call him in case of anything. He made my experience the best. Visiting Madrid was fun, and on the way to Granada, we stopped at Toledo. This town was small but beautiful. Lots of shops, the square was busy, and the people were so nice. Spending my time in Granada, I felt safe and my homestay was super welcoming. Had an trip overall, and I would recommend visiting Spain.

Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Host family was very adorable and accommodating, professors were great and funny, program directors were informative and kind, etc. I loved my course at imsol it was interesting and perfect amount of time and work. The excursions were very fun I loved the hiking and the beach everything was beautiful. It was nice to make some great friends on this trip as well. We had so much fun in the free time. I loved Granada it was unique and unlike any place I have ever been. I was so sad to leave I will miss everyone I met.

I have been a lead in study abroad for over 5 years and I will not use any other vendor! ARCOS has amazing contacts on the ground in the most amazing countries and with so many great sites. I have so many students that have gone through these trips and learned so much. As a university we have traveled to Costa Rica, Spain, Argentina and we loved every trip. I would highly recommend to all program seeking a personalized and high quality program for students with or without travel experience. Great leadership and support team.

Studying abroad with Arcos was one of the best decisions I have ever made in college, and I am grateful every day for it. I was cautious of working with a provider outside of my school, but every staff member along the way was so helpful, reassuring, patient and kind. The activities planned for my trip were enriching and immersive, and although the course was somewhat difficult for me, I passed with flying colors thanks to support through teachers in the iNMSOL program. I would highly recommend this program to anyone - although I had previously done another short term study abroad through Hofstra, I feel that the short-term Arcos program in Granada is a perfect option for those looking to travel and learn abroad without committing to a whole semester!

ARCOS team was excellent. The activities and excursions trips were great. We had great activities in Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Granada, Nerja, Niguelas, Ronda, etc. Srudents learned a lot about Spain history and culture. They immersed themselves into Spain life with host families who provided a safe space of learning. They enjoyed the food and conversation in Spanish. Kudos to Marcell and all the Arcos Team.

I will only advise is to have a better way to take students from the airport in Madrid to the hotel. Taking the train was not helpful mostly for students who traveled abroad for the first time with a lot of luggage and have to switch train and maneuver their ways into 3 to 4 level train station using stairs sometimes.