ISA in Salamanca, Spain

  Spain

• Salamanca: 
Salamanca

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 

Description: Salamanca was the first program site where the initial group of ISA students studied abroad in 1987. Salamanca (160,000) is described by many as the ideal study abroad location because of the outstanding academic possibilities, assorted cultural opportunities, and proximity to Madrid. Students of all levels will find opportunities to improve their Spanish language skills at the oldest and most prestigious university in Spain, the University of Salamanca.

Conveniently located adjacent to the university, ISA's Salamanca office offers students computer usage for school work and e-mail, travel tips and books, community volunteer information, tutoring services, details about upcoming excursions, and the opportunity to practice Spanish with the ISA staff. ISA alumni consistently comment that their study abroad experiences were positively accented by the ISA staff and the format of the ISA program in Salamanca.

Highlights:
* Tuition: Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university.
* Academic Credits: Please refer to the ISA website for detailed credit information.
* Resident Directors: ISA Resident Directors are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience.
* Tutoring: Students have the opportunity to receive up to 2 hours of language tutoring each weekday.
* Excursions: Please see the ISA website for a complete list of excursions. Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions.
* Room and Board: The family homestays include three meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) for the duration of the program. The homestays also include laundry service once a week. Students not wishing to live with a host family are welcome to set up their own housing arrangements.
* On-site ISA office: The ISA office, conveniently located in the city, offers student computers with internet access, language resources, travel information, and more.
* Airport Reception: Provided to and from the airport for students who arrive and/or depart during the specified times.
* Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is provided for the official period of the program. Medical insurance extensions are available for an additional cost.
* Cultural Activities: ISA Resident Directors will arrange cultural activities throughout the program.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please refer to the ISA website

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Scholarships are Available. Thousands of dollars in ISA scholarships are available! Please visit the ISA website for scholarship information.

ISA (International Studies Abroad)'s Mission Statement: ISA's mission is to provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that most college students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA is a Global Partner of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and supports NAFSA's efforts to advance international education and exchange.

Year Founded: 1987