JMU Semester in Salamanca
Spain
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Dates: Sept-Dec; Jan-Apr; Jun-Jul
Description:
JMU students attend classes at the University of Salamanca, the 3rd oldest university in Europe, dating from medieval times. All classes are taught in Spanish. Students live in homestays with local families for a complete Spanish cultural experience. The price of museum, theater and other tickets, as well as several weekend excursions are included in the programs price.
Highlights:
Salamanca, located in northwestern Spain about two hours from Madrid, retains its enchanting medieval character. The city has been occupied by the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Vandals, the Moors, and the Castilians. Hannibal, Columbus, Fray Luis de Leon, Cervantes, and Unamuno are among the city's famous residents. Spain itself is one of the birthplaces of Western civilizations and was once the most powerful nation in the world. Spain has undergone an intellectual and artistic revival that makes it one of Europe's most vital and flourishing cultural centers and the wellspring of philosophy and the arts.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Art History
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Culture
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- Economics
- Humanities
- Literature
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- Political Science/Politics
- Spanish
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Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.
Cost Include Description:
* Tuition
* Housing
* Most meals
* Several excursions
* Theater
* Museum tickets
Experience Required: no
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Spain
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
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