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  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

  Belgium

• Brussels: 
Brussels

  Chile

• Valparaiso: 
Valparaiso
• Vina del Mar: 
Vina del Mar

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Heredia

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

  Dominican Republic

• Santiago: 
Santiago

  England

• London: 
London
• South East England: 
Reading

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Torino

  Mexico

• Central Highlands: 
Guanajuato
• Gulf Coast: 
Xalapa

  Morocco

• Meknes: 
Meknes

  Peru

• Lima: 
Lima

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona
• Granada: 
Granada
• Madrid: 
Madrid
• Malaga: 
Malaga
• Salamanca: 
Salamanca
• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)
• Valencia: 
Valencia
• All Other Areas: 
Bilbao,  San Sebastian
• Santander: 
Santander

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

Description: Choosing a study abroad program that fits your academic and personal needs can be challenging. For over 20 years, ISA have been helping students just like you to find the best, all-inclusive program to help them meet their study abroad goals. The World Awaits... Let ISA be your guide!

Highlights: What's Included With an ISA Program?

Tuition and Academic Credits
Tuition at the host university is included in the program price. All classes are held at the host university and are taught by faculty from the host country. Students can earn 5 - 30 hours of credit depending upon the length of the program. An official transcript will be issued by the host university upon completion of the program. Books are included for some programs. Please refer to individual program sections to see if books are included for that particular program.

On-Site Orientation
Upon arrival students are given an on-site orientation where they are informed of academic schedules, safety information, detailed information on excursions and information on cell phones. These orientations are conducted by our resident directors, allowing students a chance to familiarize themselves with our directors even before they take their placement exams.

Housing: ISA programs offer the following housing options to students:

Homestay: Programs in Spain, France, and Latin America offer homestay accommodations. Homestays provide three meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) and laundry service once a week for the official duration of the program. Lunch is not included on Argentina programs.

Residence halls: Residencias and pensiones are available at some of our sites. Each residencia and pension is different; please contact ISA with specific questions. Students in England are housed in dormitories.

Apartments: ISA Italy students are housed in apartments conveniently located near the schools. ISA is now offering apartment options for students in some Spanish cities starting in the fall of 2007.

Please contact ISA for information about alternative housing options.

Resident Directors
ISA's full-time resident directors assist students with all aspects of their living and university experiences abroad. Working 9:00am -8:00pm during the week, on-site directors arrange excursions, weekly meetings, cultural activities, and much more. Most program sites have more than one on-site director.

On-site ISA Office
Most of our programs have offices on site. Students have free access to computers and internet. Most of our offices include wireless internet access as well. The on-site office offers both the students and parents a source of comfort and security while abroad and serves as a common meeting point for the students. This is also where students can pick up their mail. Here are a list of ISA office locations where wireless internet access is available: Argentina (Buenos Aires), Chile (Valparaiso), Costa Rica (San Jose), France (Paris), Italy (Rome and Florence), Mexico (Guanajuato and Xalapa) and Spain (Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Malaga, Salamanca, Sevilla, and Valencia)

Medical Insurance
Medical insurance is provided during the official on-site period of the program. Extended insurance coverage is available for an additional fee.

Cultural Activities
In order to maximize cultural immersion, the ISA program staff develops unique cultural activities. These custom-designed activities invite students to experience the local color of their host city, while learning about the history and culture of their new surroundings. Speaking the native language with locals, tasting the regional cuisine, and partaking in the native traditions are just a few of the ways these cultural activities lead to full appreciation of the program city.

Excursions
Ground transportation, entrance fees, and guided tours are included on all ISA excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions. Excursions are not included on Intensive Month programs. Although most other programs do include excursions, some may have no excursions, or optional excursions provided at an extra cost. Please refer to the individual session information for details.

Airport Reception
Transportation is provided from the airport for students who arrive during the ISA-designated pick-up times. Return transportation to the airport is provided for those students who return on the final day of the program. Airport reception is not provided for Intensive Month programs.

Tutoring
Tutoring is offered to students participating on language acquisition programs. This service is arranged by the on-site directors and should be scheduled in advance.

Cellular Phone
The rental fee of a cell phone through Piccell Wireless is included in the cost of the ISA programs offered in England, Italy, France, Spain, Mexico, Chile and Argentina, if a student desires a cell phone while abroad in one of these countries. Phones may be obtained prior to departure through Piccell Wireless. Students are responsible for expenses incurred during their time abroad. Please contact Piccell for more details.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Varies, contact ISA for details

Experience Required: yes

In order to apply for these awards, students must meet the following criteria: Have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Be enrolled in second or third year of undergraduate education at time of ISA program participation at a U.S. university/college. Have completed at least one year of college level Arabic/Spanish/French/Italian language or the equivalent. The language classes completed must correspond to the language of the host country of the program for which you applied. (Courses must appear on official transcript.) Be accepted to an ISA program in Morocco, France, Italy, or a Spanish-speaking country. Please note that students participating in an ISA Customized Program are not eligible for this scholarship, but ISA Direct students are eligible. Be on financial aid. Applicants for the Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarships must be from an ISA-affiliated university. View list of ISA-affiliated universities/colleges. Any semester applicant who meets the requirements of the Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship will also be considered for the Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship. Completing a separate application is not necessary.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - Unsure of how to finance your study abroad program? ISA awards $60,000 in scholarships each year to students who are participating in ISA's language-based programs as follows: The Dr. Carlos E. Castaneda Memorial Scholarship 20 x $750 for Summer Study 15 x $1,000 for Fall Study 15 x $1,000 for Winter/Spring Study 2 x $2,500 for Academic Year Study The Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship 5 x $1,000 for Fall Study 5 x $1,000 for Winter/Spring Study

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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