study abroad for spanish language...spanish language courses, plus electives. santiago, chile fall,...
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Featured Student:
“I spent ten weeks studying in Valparaíso, Chile. All of my classes were taught in Spanish, which really helped me improve my writing and listening skills and living with a host family also allowed me to practice conversational Spanish daily. ”
Students majoring in Spanish must participate in an international experience before graduating:
4 Reasons To Study A Language Abroad:1) Cultural immersion is the fastest, most effective way to learn a new language leading to increased fluency. (nafsa.org)
2) Hearing, reading, and using your language skills on a daily basis improves your pronunciation, vocabulary and comprehension.
3) Gaining an understanding of the cultural origins of your host language gives a new clarity and meaning to words and sentences that once seemed abstract.
4) Acquiring advanced level language skills increases your value to prospective employers.
For a culturally immersive experience:
Live with a local family in a home stay.
Take elective courses in the local language.
Set English aside - join clubs and other activities that provide the opportunity to interact with local students.
Participate in culturally immersive excursions.
Look for programs with internships or directed research projects.
Volunteer in the local community.
CLA Global Opportunity (GO) Grant - automatic $500 grant for CLA majors to study abroad.
COLA Student Travel Fund - up to $750 to study abroad.rit.edu/cla/awards-grants/cola-student-travel-fund
Gilman Scholarship - For U.S. citizens who receive a Pell Grant. gilmanscholarship.org
Search for more scholarships at fellowships.rit.edu
Next steps:
1. Meet with your academic advisor to determine timing and coursework. • Diane Forbes (Spanish minor/immersion) • Tammara Wickson (Spanish majors) • Sara Armengot (Spanish major faculty advisor)
2. Login to the Compass database at studyabroad.rit.edu to search programs.
3. Make an appointment with a study abroad advisor to go over required application steps. Email [email protected] or call 585-475-4466 to make an appointment.
Study Abroad Full semester (fall or spring), academic year or a minimum 10 week long summer program (with approval from language advisor).
Co-op Abroad Contact [email protected] in the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education.
Other International Experiences (Other than study or co-op abroad) Students must be pre-approved by the Modern Languages & Cultures Department Chair, Hiroko Yamashita ([email protected]).
STUDY ABROAD FOR
SPANISH LANGUAGE
Scholarships for studying Spanish abroad:
Julia ProvenzanoStudied SpanishValparaiso, Chile
SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS ABROAD
Location Term(s) Offered
Program Provider Program University Program Details
RIT Programs
Lima, Peru Fall, Spring RIT Exchange
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) Exchange
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Most courses taught in Spanish. Four semesters of college level
Spanish, 3rd or 4th year students.
Lima, Peru Fall, Spring RIT Exchange
Universidad del Pacifico Exchange Universidad del Pacifico Most courses taught in Spanish,
open to 3rd or 4th year students.
Madrid, Spain Fall, Spring RIT Exchange
Universidad Pontificia Comillas Exchange
Universidad Pontificia Comillas Open to students in engineering.
Affiliate Programs – Latin America
Buenos Aires, Argentina Fall, Spring CIEE Buenos Aires Liberal
Arts
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), Universidad Nacional de
Arte (UNA)
15-16 credits. Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced
Spanish language courses, plus electives.
Santiago, Chile Fall, Spring Syracuse SU Chile Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
12-15 credits. At least three semester of college level Spanish
required.
Valparaiso, Chile Fall, Spring Arcadia Arcadia in Chile Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
15 credits. At least 1 year Spanish language required.
San José, Costa Rica Fall, Spring CIS Semester in Costa Rica Universidad Veritas
12-24 credits. Trimester program-take one to three trimesters (mix
of language and electives).
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Fall, Spring CIEE Language & Culture Pontificia Universidad
Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
15-16 credits. Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced
Spanish language courses, plus electives.
Quito, Ecuador Fall, Spring CIS Semester in Ecuador Universidad San Francisco de Quito
12-16 credits. Intermediate or advanced language courses, plus
elective options.
Lima, Peru Summer CIS Summer in Peru Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Two summer sessions offered (6-12 credits).
Lima, Peru Fall, Spring CIS Semester in Peru Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
14-18 credits. Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced
language classes, plus electives.
Affiliate Programs – Spain
Alicante, Spain Fall, Spring CIEE Alicante Language & Culture
Universidad de Alicante in San Vicente
15-17 credits. Spanish-intensive language - intermediate or pre-
advanced. Electives taught in Spanish.
Granada, Spain Fall, Spring Arcadia Arcadia in Granada Universidad de Granada 12-15 credits. Beginner, intermediate or advanced tracks.
Granada, Spain Summer Arcadia Arcadia in Granada Summer Universidad de Granada Two summer sessions offered
(6-12 credits).
Madrid, Spain Fall, Spring CIS Semester in Madrid Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
12 credits. Beginner, intermediate or advanced tracks.
Toledo, Spain Fall, Spring Arcadia Fundación Orega-Marañón-Toledo
Fundación Orega-Marañón-Toledo
12-18 credits. Advanced Spanish language courses, plus electives
in liberal arts/business.
Salamanca, Spain Fall, Spring IES Salamanca - Advanced Spanish Immersion
Universidad de Salamanca; Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
16 credits (5 courses). Four semesters of college-level
Spanish required.
Many more Spanish language programs are available! For a more detailed listing, visit: studyabroad.rit.edu and search programs via the Compass