{"id":33014,"date":"2022-09-19T16:51:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T14:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/?p=33014"},"modified":"2022-09-19T16:51:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T14:51:58","slug":"gap-year-in-spain-benefits-requirements-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/blog\/gap-year-in-spain-benefits-requirements-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Gap year in Spain: benefits, requirements and programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people believe that to be successful in life it is enough to study a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/academics\/degrees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">university degree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and obtain a good job, but there are many skills that can only be trained by getting out of the comfort zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, adapting to new situations, discovering other ways of thinking or even learning respect and to listen to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a gap year is a good opportunity to explore new terrains and grow both personally and professionally, and doing it in Spain makes it a really fun option, as well as a smart one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know why? In this article we tell you all about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Gap Year Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main purpose of taking a gap year is accumulating experiences that will allow you to know yourself much better. In this way, during your gap year, you will be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover new interests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on your real priorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define a plan that allows you to achieve your goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your motivation to face new challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop skills that you can apply both to your personal and professional life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get out of the routine to see everything from a different point of view.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, in case your destination is Spain, many other things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What can you do in Spain on a gap year?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a gap year does not have to be a synonym of vacation or a long period of rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Spain there are many gap year programs that will allow you to live new experiences without having to paralyze your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, CIS University&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/academics\/other-programs\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study abroad program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where, in addition to socializing with students from other countries, you can do different types of volunteer work or an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/academics\/internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internship <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program in a European company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you can participate in its activities program for foreign students and enjoy different cultural outings around Madrid at the hands of local students and, why not, collaborate in the social activities organized by our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Studies Foundation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-the-cultural-exchange-program-organized-by-maria-diaz-de-la-cebosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camino de Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project, a cultural exchange program during a spiritual pilgrimage route that runs through the north of Spain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, although CIS University is an American university in Madrid and all the classes are taught in English, students who wish to do so can take part in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/academics\/student-support\/language-exchange-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">language exchange program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A space where, apart from English and Spanish, you will be able to practice or learn other languages such as French, German or Italian, among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds good, doesn&#8217;t it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33017 size-full\" title=\"gap year programs in spain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/gap-year-programs-in-spain.jpg\" alt=\"gap year programs in spain\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/gap-year-programs-in-spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/gap-year-programs-in-spain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/gap-year-programs-in-spain-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/gap-year-programs-in-spain-391x260.jpg 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why to take a gap year in Spain?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain is a vibrant country of great contrasts and its appeal goes far beyond its good weather or the hospitality of its people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain has a great historical richness where you can observe the footprint of the different civilizations that once inhabited it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Roman aqueducts and theaters, to mosques and Arab fortresses, through Gaudi&#8217;s Modernism to the most modern and avant-garde constructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, after so many monuments, you will have to recharge your batteries, right? What about having a &#8216;ca\u00f1a&#8217; of beer and some &#8216;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tapas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tapas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, spending a gap year in Spain has many more advantages than you can imagine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to mention the possibility of learning one of the most spoken languages in the world or having the opportunity to travel around Europe by train or by a flight of just over 2 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/academics\/other-programs\/study-abroad\/why-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reasons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spend a gap year in Spain?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Requirements to do a gap year in Spain<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gap year cannot be improvised. There are many factors to take into account: parental permissions, visas, medical insurance, accommodation and other matters related to logistics and financing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although, in that sense, spending your gap year in Spain is a great advantage since the standard of living there is somewhat lower than in other European countries such as France, Germany or the United Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, if you are thinking of spending a gap year in Spain, it will be very useful to visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/washington\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Condiciones-de-entrada-en-Espana.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> web to check all the requirements for entering the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to learn more about CIS University&#8217;s study abroad program?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our website<\/a> or contact us for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people believe that to be successful in life it is enough to study a university degree and obtain a good job, but there are many skills that can only be trained by getting out of the comfort zone. 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