{"id":39363,"date":"2025-07-08T08:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/?p=39363"},"modified":"2025-07-08T08:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:36:11","slug":"the-6th-annual-of-the-camino-de-santiago-trip-organized-by-cis-universitys-foundation-isf-was-a-resounding-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cis-spain.com\/en\/blog\/the-6th-annual-of-the-camino-de-santiago-trip-organized-by-cis-universitys-foundation-isf-was-a-resounding-success\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6th annual of the Camino de Santiago trip, Organized by CIS University\u2019s Foundation, ISF, was a Resounding Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
The Camino de Santiago, or simply \u201cThe Camino,\u201d is much more than just hiking through beautiful landscapes in northern Spain. It is, in the words of veteran pilgrims, a metaphor for life itself, during which <\/span>\u201ceach individual step teaches you and every encounter transforms you.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p> The sense of fellowship and personal growth was palpable in <\/span>the Plaza del Obradoiro<\/b>, at which time the participants of this <\/span>6th annual edition<\/b> of the <\/span>Camino de Santiago Program<\/b><\/a> received their \u201cCompostelana\u201d (or certification of having completed the pilgrimage) and returned home transformed by an experience of friendship, solidarity, and gratitude.<\/span><\/p> This latest edition of the <\/span>Camino de Santiago Program, <\/b>organized and coordinated by the <\/span>International Studies Foundation (ISF)<\/b><\/a>,<\/b> part of the social impact efforts of CIS University, brought together a group of young people from the <\/span>United States, Spain\u2014participants of the<\/b> Go American English<\/b><\/a> program<\/b>\u2014and <\/span>Ukraine<\/b>, the latter through the <\/span>NGO \u201cCruzada por los Ni\u00f1os\u201d<\/b><\/a> (or Crusade for the Children), to offer the opportunity to walk one of Europe\u2019s most iconic pilgrimage routes and have an unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p> The pilgrims began their adventure in Madrid, where they prepared for the challenge through cultural and group bonding activities before traveling to Galicia to walk the final stretch of the <\/span>\u201cFrench Way,\u201d<\/b><\/a> (or \u201cCamino Franc\u00e9s)<\/span> from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. Throughout the different stages, participants forged friendships that transcend borders and customs, discovering that, as old Jacobean wisdom holds, <\/span>\u201cThe Camino never actually ends\u2014it simply stays with you for the rest of your life.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p> True to its mission since 2017, this program seeks to offer young people who achieve academic excellence yet perhaps come from less socio-economically privileged backgrounds the opportunity to experience one of Europe\u2019s most meaningful pilgrimages, promoting intercultural exchange, conscious leadership, and deep personal development.<\/span><\/p> The president of ISF and CIS University, Mar\u00eda D\u00edaz de la Cebosa, <\/b>emphasized the academic and transformative importance of the program: <\/span><\/p> \u201cSince we launched this initiative in 2017, we\u2019ve witnessed how cultural exchange and shared experiences on the Camino de Santiago foster lasting friendships and a more inclusive view of the world. It is a source of pride to see how participants return to their home communities with renewed motivation to lead, serve, and build bridges between people from different backgrounds.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p> \u201cWe are deeply grateful for the support of our institutional partners and all of the organizations that make this project possible. Together, we are planting the seeds of a more just, compassionate, and open future, where education is the fundamental path to social change.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>
<\/p>A journey to unite cultures and awaken consciousness<\/h2>