Study in Spain

• Tuesday, July 1, 2026 (arrive in Madrid, Spain - depart US on June 30) 
• Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (depart Barcelona, Spain)

• Week 1 (July 1-7): Madrid
• Week 2 (July 8-12): Cartagena/Mediterranean Coast 
• Week 3 (July 13-20): Aínsa (Huesca) with an overnight in Zaragoza
• Final Days (July 20-22): Barcelona 

Kathryn Maurer, Ph.D. (Anthropology & Global Studies).

Foothill College is partnering with Odysgea (based in Huesca, Spain) in the program design, infrastructure, leadership and support of this Summer 2026 Spain program. 

• ANTH 2B Patterns of Culture (4 credits)
• GLST 2 Global Issues (4 credits)

If you have already taken and passed one or both of those two courses, you will enroll in Independent Study and/or a "stacked" course offering. More information available upon request.

As part of the application process, please complete the interest form to tell us a bit more about yourself. If you meet the initial program eligibility criteria, we'll provide the official program application.

Spain 2026 Program Interest Form

Program Cost, Fees and Deadlines

Early Bird Program Fee: $4,400
Standard Program Fee: $4,700

Application deposit (applied towards program fee): $100
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Apply early to reserve your spot!

Early Bird Deadline: Apply by January 31 and pay program fee of $4,400 in full by February 28, 2026.

Standard Program Fee Installment Plan:

• 1st installment of $1,000: by February 28, 2026.
• 2nd installment of $1,000: by April 1, 2026.
• Final installment of $2,600: by May 15, 2026.
• If applying after February 28, the application deposit and all prior installments are due at the time of acceptance.

Enrollment fees and tuition (8 units) due by July 1, 2026 — variable by units and residency status. See Student Fees & Tuition for details.

Note: Financial Aid can be used for these programs. Contact our Financial Aid Office to learn more. Scholarships are also available — submit an interest form to find out more.

The following are included in program fees:

• Pre-departure and on-arrival orientations, including a comprehensive participant information packet with culturally relevant information for safe travel to, from, and within Spain
  Faculty-led lectures and seminars, field trips, and integrated experiential learning opportunities in places of great cultural and historical interest.
• Guest lectures and workshops with local experts
  Service learning and volunteer opportunities.
• Guided activities including city and town tours in every location, museum visits, attendance at a Flamenco show, and excursions to conservation sites, national parks, and heritage landscapes
  Accommodation in single or shared rooms with two to three meals per day (single room upgrade available at additional cost).
• In-person support upon arrival at Madrid airport within a pre-arranged arrival window.
• All in-country transportation as part of the program itinerary, including an unlimited Madrid metro pass.
• Medical and travel insurance and 24/7 emergency support.

The following are not included in program fees and will be additional costs:

• Airfare to Spain.
• Supplemental single room upgrade fee of $650.
• Foothill tuition and enrollment fees.
• Personal spending money for independent activities and travel.
• Anything else not listed above.

This program is open to adults of all ages and experiences who:

• Have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Are able to travel to Spain (hold or are able to obtain a U.S. passport or a passport from a country with eligible entry to Spain).
• Are ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

For more information, please reach out to the Office of Global Experiential Learning at globalexperiences@fhda.edu