Location
Multiple Locations +2
  • Spain
    • Granada
    • Salamanca
  • Ireland
    • Galway
Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Environmental Studies Health Sciences Human Rights Service Learning Social Work
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
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Jun 20, 2024
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About Program

We strive to provide diverse, affordable, meaningful, and ethical global service-learning opportunities. Through professional and personalized support, our goal is for each participant to meet our learning objectives of personal growth, intercultural competency, academic application, and civic engagement!

While service-learning in Europe, experience the traditional live Irish music of Galway, adventure around the ancient castles and churches of Limerick, explore the Sierra Nevada mountain range and architectural remnants of Granada, and admire the sandstone buildings of “La Ciudad Dorada” aka Salamanca.

We are dedicated to developing ethical and sustainable service-learning programs with the intention of forming mutually beneficial relationships while making a positive impact on the communities we serve. In bringing unique people and cultures together, we aim to promote an understanding of global issues.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

Our team at ISA is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and ISA staff. We have developed our ISA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of ISA destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Our team at ISA is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and ISA staff. We have developed our ISA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of ISA destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.

Neurodivergent Support

ISA is committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.

Accessibility Support

ISA is committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform ISA of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process. Please contact accessibilityteam@studiesabroad.com with questions or for more information.

Impact

Sustainability

We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.

Ethical Impact

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

Program Highlights

  • Participate in service-learning full-time or during your semester abroad, you are sure to develop lasting and meaningful relationships in Galway, Granada, or Salamanca.
  • In Granada, we have unique placements within community development, environment, and family and youth development.
  • We have a unique partnership with the Salamanca City Council that opens the door to over 80 additional non-profits serving the local community.
  • In Dublin, service-learners are available to work with individuals with disabilities, individuals with autism, families in need, and older folks who need assistance.
  • Opportunity to earn up to 4 academic credits based on service-learning contact hours

Popular Programs

Galway

Ireland is known for its lively cultural traditions, folklore, cuisine, and warm people. Galway is a small University city known for its brightly colored cafes and pubs, traditional live Irish music, eclectic street performers, and world-class arts and entertainment. Galway offers unique host organizations and is a great location for service-learning participants interested in learning more about a variety of areas, including community development, social work, and family and youth services.

Granada

Sitting at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is overflowing with cultural and architectural remnants of an illustrious past. Granada offers service-learning opportunities for beginning to intermediate Spanish language learners looking to improve fluency while serving the needs of a local community organization. We offer unique placements within education, health, community development, environment, and family and youth development.

Salamanca

Salamanca is known for being one of the top locations in the world to learn the Spanish language. You'll find yourself amidst the glowing sandstone buildings that have earned Salamanca the nickname “La Ciudad Dorada” (The Golden City). Salamanca is an enticing location for service-learners who seek an immersive Spanish experience with authentic local culture. Salamanca is a small, college city that is very active during the spring and fall semesters but much quieter during the summer.

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