COLLEGE STUDENTS
GAP STUDENTS
TEAM TRIPS TO SPAIN
| Feature | SAIIE Athletics | Typical European Elite Programs | Erasmus+ / Study Abroad | Sports Academies Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Elite-level training | ✔ Train with Spanish clubs | ✔ Often, but may not be integrated | ✖ Rarely | ✔ Yes |
| ⚽ Real club competition | ✔ Compete with local team | ✔ Sometimes | ✖ No | ✔ Sometimes |
| 🎓 Academic / Coursework | ✔ College credit / Gap Year enrichment | ✔ Sometimes | ✔ Academic credit | ✖ Limited |
| 🌍 Cultural immersion | ✔ Full immersion through training & daily life | ✔ Some cultural exposure | ✔ Yes | ✖ Minimal |
| 💬 Language practice th |
✔ Trainings in Spanish with local teammates | ✖ Varies | ✖ Rarely | ✖ Rarely |
| 👥 Age-similar teammates | ✔ Mostly same-age Spanish players | ✖ Varies | ✖ Rarely | ✔ Sometimes |
| 🤝 Sports uniting cultures | ✔ Structured social + team integration | ✖ Rarely | ✖ Rarely | ✔ Sometimes |
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