Spanish Living Learning Community

About

The Spanish Floor is a dynamic and immersive Living Learning Community for students who are passionate about Spanish language and culture. Rooted in fun, exploration, and shared growth, the community offers a unique opportunity to build fluency while deepening cultural understanding through conversation, coursework, and curated experiences.

Students on the Spanish Floor speak primarily in Spanish, creating an everyday environment that strengthens language skills and supports intercultural dialogue. From cultural dinners to theater outings and embassy visits, students connect their academic interests with lived, hands-on learning.

Located in Village C West, the Spanish Floor fosters a strong sense of belonging for students eager to explore Latin American and Spanish heritage and engage with the broader Georgetown community through a global lens.

This LLC is open to all Georgetown upperclass students, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected under University policy or applicable law.

What You’ll Gain

Through participation in this LLC, students will:

• Improve Spanish language skills through everyday use
• Expand their understanding of Latin American and Spanish cultures
• Engage with faculty, peers, and local communities through immersive experiences
• Connect global issues to lived cultural perspectives
• Build community while earning academic credit

Academic Component

All residents enroll in a one-credit Spanish course each semester:

• Fall Semester: Focus on art and theatre, including cultural excursions and performances
• Spring Semester: Focus on food and culture, with events centered on regional cuisines and culinary traditions

Signature Programs

• Cultural dinners and embassy events
• Off-campus excursions to Spanish-language theater
• Museum and art gallery visits
• Engagements hosted by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Application Process

If you’re excited about using Spanish daily, exploring global cultures, and learning through experience, the Spanish Floor may be the perfect community for you.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the Hoya Housing Portal.
2. Select “Spanish Floor” as one of your preferences.
3. Submit your application before the posted deadline.

For application support, contact: livinglearning@georgetown.edu

Leadership Team

Faculty Advisor
Professor Bohumira Smidakova
bs379@georgetown.edu

Community Director
Yuli Adejo (he/him)

For questions about this specific LLC, please contact Professor Smidakova.
For general questions about the LLC process, email livinglearning@georgetown.edu