Toledo: A City of Three Cultures
Just about an hour south of Madrid, you will find the city of Toledo, which is an excellent example of the expansive history of Spain. Throughout time, Spain has been home to many different people from various cultures including Christians, Jews and Arabs. At one time, these three cultures lived and thrived, working together to […]
Experiencia de los estudiantes otoño 2014
Samantha Moore y Lisa Siewert fueron estudiantes durante el semestre de otoño 2014 en el Instituto Franklin de la Universidad de Alcalá.En este vídeo nos cuentan como fue su experiencia. Samantha Moore y Lisa Siewert, University of Arizona
Classroom Management: Madrid vs. Anywhere Farther North
One of the characteristic differences you will notice during your first weeks in on of Madrid’s secondary or bachillerato classrooms is the noise. Indeed, there’s always somebody talking, and you may not be able get the culprits in your crosshairs because there are too many of them. The utterances “Silence!” and “Quiet!” are no longer […]
How to Teach & Learn: Documentation and Acclimation Guide
So you just got accepted to Instituto Franklin-UAH and are feeling a bit overwhelmed about what to expect and how to prepare to study and live abroad to Spain. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Going through the process of compiling all of the documentation, looking for housing, or even getting your metro card can be […]
¿Cómo es hacer amigos con los jóvenes españoles?
Benedict Odita, Rider University; Carley Chollman, University of Tennessee; Allison Halat, SUNY Stony Brook; Bailey Outwater, Auburn University; Lynn Neef, Slippery Rock Unviersity; Marisa Hoffman, Carmelo Moraila, Jennifer Perez, Danitza Siqueiros, Samantha Snider, Colton Wright, University of Arizona. En la clase de Tradiciones de España: comunicación oral tuvimos la visita de jóvenes españoles con el motivo […]
A success story: How this program could further your career in Spain.
My story began 8 years ago. After I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a major in Preschool Education. I decided to move to Madrid to continue my studies by doing a Masters in Waldorf Infant Education. I spent two years in Madrid studying in La Salle University and working as an “auxiliar” […]
Diez consejos para ser un buen intérprete
Andrew Adams, University of Central Missouri; Courtney Balke, University of Oklahoma; Mary Kate Mueller, Long Island University; Jacob Snodgrass, University of Illinois; Stephanie Thom, Stony Brook; Helen Tristano, Stony Brook; Margaret Weir, Colorado State University Este viernes pasado tuvimos una oportunidad única: no solo vimos una conferencia impartida por Lucia Buttaro, increíble, que provoca pensamientos, sino que también fuimos […]
¿Como tiene tanto éxito la empresa Zara?
Tadessa Smith, University of Arizona. ¿Cómo se define el éxito en los tiempos modernos? ¿Se hace de acuerdo a la popularidad, el coste total o el buen uso de planificaciones estratégicas? Un perfecto ejemplo de estas cosas es la empresa de moda, Zara. Zara ha mostrado resultados ejemplares en su sector. Por ejemplo, Zara se […]
Blood, Saints, and Knights: “A Rose for Love and a Book Forever”
Día del libro is the best. Falling on April 23rd of each year, Día del libro represents a fascinating chorus of cultures and history. It also bridges leisure’s gap between spring break and Labor Day in Spain (May 1st). Though not a bank holiday, it is very significant. Come April, one can see signs of […]
Teach and Learn Survival Guide (part 3)
Well, gentle readers, it´s that time again—your weekly update to your Instituto Franklin Survival Guide, guided by your gracious program leader and honorary sherpa, Jonathan. I honestly haven´t been having a good week so far, readers, but bad spells are bound to happen every once in a while. The problem is that when you´re living […]