Instituto Franklin - UAH
Why choose Instituto Franklin - UAH?
Instituto Franklin-Universidad de Alcala (UAH) has more than 30 years of experience working with international students and universities. Our institute serves over 500 international students per year. We are a department within the Universidad de Alcala that specializes in providing programs that cater to short-term international students. The UAH was founded in 1499 and our university is consider...
Instituto Franklin-Universidad de Alcala (UAH) has more than 30 years of experience working with international students and universities. Our institute serves over 500 international students per year. We are a department within the Universidad de Alcala that specializes in providing programs that cater to short-term international students. The UAH was founded in 1499 and our university is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Spain's top and prestigious institutions. Instituto Franklin- UAH is the only University Institute for Research on North America in Spain. Founded in 1987, Apart from undergraduate programs, Instituto Franklin-UAH provides postgraduate research, scholarships, and grants, dissemination of publications, scientific events, and education-related i...
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Study Abroad Made Me a More Than a Tourist, It Made Me a Traveler
October 12, 2025by: Kerri Sasser - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad in Madrid: Instituto Franklin-UAHStudying abroad at UAH was one of the best decisions I ever made in college. I'm a semester away from graduation and can say without a doubt that the four months I spent at the university were some of the most impactful and inspiring of my life so far. My Spanish speaking ability greatly increased, I made awesome new friends, explored Toledo, Madrid, and Alcalá, as well as the Valle de los Caídos, and figured out what I want to do with my life. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough! Go get lost in castles and monasteries, find yourself in awe of the Roman ruins, and make friends with the locals in cafes and bars. Getting to know the lovely people and participating in daily life activities alongside them, even joining in all the festivities for Semana Santa, was incredible. If you have the opportunity, by all means, what are you waiting for? And if you do, please be sure to go back to the río de Henares and tell it I miss it already <3
So far so good!
September 25, 2025by: Eldora Grommesch - LuxembourgProgram: Study Abroad in Madrid: Instituto Franklin-UAHI’ve only been here a few weeks, but it has been so much fun! I’m learning a lot about Spanish culture, and I love living with my host family. I cannot wait to continue making memories here in Spain!!
MA in International Education during COVID-19
April 18, 2023by: Paget Foerster - AustraliaProgram: Teach & Learn in Spain, Instituto Franklin-UAHI was impressed with how easily the program and professors switched to online delivery during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak. The administration team were supportive throughout an extended period of uncertainty, and I would happily recommend the program to anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge within the education realm.
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Priscilla Marie Ramos
Interviewed in 2020
Priscilla Marie Ramos is a Latinx, bilingual educator from New Jersey who has been working in Spain for 10 years. Priscilla has more than 10 years of ...
Priscilla Marie Ramos
Interviewed in 2020
What inspired you to travel abroad?
My job is very dynamic and there isn't a "typical" day. Since I have a variety of responsibilities, I really like that each day is not so regimented or monotonous...it's fun and exciting to see what will happen! Something that I do every day is greet my colleagues, students, and faculty. Some days, I go on excursions or site visits with students (I may have to translate at these visits). Other days, I organize institutional visits and attend to visitors from other institutions who may want to develop programs at Instituto Franklin-UAH. I am always updating our programs, creating materials, and setting up conference calls with partners, prospective students, and institutions. My office is always available to students and interns, thus I am usually attending to their needs or giving them professional development discussions. Most of the time, I prepare for my class or future conferences where I will be presenting. I also organize these international trips.
Marcela Iulia Vescan
Interviewed in 2020
Marcela is a Graduate Students Advisor at Instituto Franklin-UAH. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in English Philology by the Universidad de Alcalá...
Marcela Iulia Vescan
Interviewed in 2020
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I love American culture and helping students in their Study Abroad experience. Working at the Instituto Franklin-UAH offers me the opportunity to live both. I like that it allows me to put into practice my main passion, teaching, and that it gives me the opportunity to apply my intra and interpersonal skills.
Cristina Crespo Palomare
Interviewed in 2020
Cristina Crespo Palomare has been working at Instituto Franklin-UAH since 2008, where she works as deputy director with a team of more than 50 people ...
Cristina Crespo Palomare
Interviewed in 2020
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I think working in the field of Education is a privilege. In class you can see how you can make a difference in your students’ lives and personal development. I am lucky to have a very creative work where I can design and participate in new research projects and collaborate with other institutions.
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Instituto Franklin-Universidad de Alcala (UAH) has more than 30 years of experience working with international students and universities. Our institute serves over 500 international students per year. We are a department within the Universidad de Alcala that specializes in providing programs that cater to short-term international students. The UAH was founded in 1499 and our university is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Spain's top and prestigious institutions. Instituto Franklin- UAH is the only University Institute for Research on North America in Spain. Founded in 1987, Apart from undergraduate programs, Instituto Franklin-UAH provides postgraduate research, scholarships, and grants, dissemination of publications, scientific events, and education-related i...
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Instituto Franklin-Universidad de Alcala (UAH) has more than 30 years of experience working with international students and universities. Our institute serves over 500 international students per year. We are a department within the Universidad de Alcala that specializes in providing programs that cater to short-term international students. The UAH was founded in 1499 and our university is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of Spain's top and prestigious institutions. Instituto Franklin- UAH is the only University Institute for Research on North America in Spain. Founded in 1987, Apart from undergraduate programs, Instituto Franklin-UAH provides postgraduate research, scholarships, and grants, dissemination of publications, scientific events, and education-related i...
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