Co-Curricular Learning Certificate in Spain

Learning Beyond The Classroom

One of the most important and potentially challenging aspects of the study-abroad experience is creating a meaningful engagement with the culture of your host country. Arcadia’s Co-curricular Learning Certificate (CLC) offers you a formal incentive for your not-for-credit development. This is our way of recognizing your thoughtful participation, reflection and rich learning achieved from getting involved in the local culture and communities.

Choose an Arcadia theme or create your own – Are you interested in volunteering at a local shelter? Do you want to join the Kayak club or investigate local cuisine? You decide where your passion is, engage with the local community and document your experience to earn a CLC.
Tell us about your experience – Earn a CLC by submitting a reflective essay, video, blog, video diary or photo journal illustrating the learning and development you achieved over 15+ hours of participation in your chosen activity.
Boost your resume – The CLC Certificate highlights the out of class learning you’ve gained and shows employers how you have developed critical thinking and analysis skills that will set you apart from other candidates.

Read about other student’s CLCs in our blogs, on the site or as published works in Hear Their Voices: From Chinese & Zumba to Urban Farming with Papi.

CLC Themes – Spain

Living the Language

Bring your language skills to life - attend structured and directed intercambios, chat with other students, watch and discuss Spanish films, and attend poetry readings, lectures and other cultural events all conducted in the local language.

Where East Meets West

You’ll gain a greater understanding of the historical and cultural significance of Spain as the nexus of Eastern and Western culture, through exploring the complex cultural intersections that helped shape and influence the modern nation. Participate in discussions concerning historical and contemporary cultural conflicts, - includes a field-study in Morocco.

Spanish Gastronomy

Learn to appreciate unique, fresh, local and sustainable food production such as the role, production and importance of olive oil in Spanish cuisine. Discuss gastronomy, the cultural significance of "de tapas", and methods of food production, preparation and cultural significance.

Spanish Art, Music and Folklore

Drawing from the rich array of social and cultural offerings, such as participation in the local chorale, flamenco dance classes, and concert and museum attendance, you will recognize the history, socio-cultural values and beliefs of the country.

Create Your Own!

Use the CLC program as an incubator for your own passions. Activities: Singing in a local choir? Joining a football team? Becoming a regular at an independent book shop? Tutoring? Follow your interests and aspirations.

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