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Spend a month studying Spanish language and culture
in the beautiful city of Salamanca! 

July 1 - 30, 2012

Location

Founded by the Romans, the city of Salamanca offers a resplendent setting for immersion in Spanish life, language and culture. Situated in the northwest region of Spain (about 120 miles from Madrid and near the border of Portugal), Salamanca boasts one of the oldest universities in the world and the oldest in Spain, as well as the country's most magnificent examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, century old cathedrals, and monuments.

Academics

  • Earn up to 9 credits with an Intensive Undergraduate Language and Culture program. 
  • Placement:  All students take a placement exam to determine their level.  Students who place above intermediate level may take up to nine credits.
  • All language instructors are native speakers of Spanish.   All classes are conducted in Spanish.
  • Textbooks cost approximately 50 Euros.
  • Language Practicum:  All students may participate in small groups - not to exceed six students in the Language Practicum out side the classroom.  Each group will be assigned to a native teacher and will meet for one hour (Monday to Thursday) at a designated outside cafe.

Housing

  • Double occupancy with a family or in a dormitory
  • Three meals per day
  • Vegetarian meals available
  • Single accommodations available upon request for additional fees of 90 Euros

Cultural Activities

  • Excursion to Segovia
  • Excursions to Madrid and Andalucia (Cordova, Granada and Toledo) 
  • And much more...

Fees

The 2012 program costs $3,500 per student, and applications are due by February 1, 2012. 
Fees Include:  Tuition, Room, Meals, Excursions, and Medical Insurance from July 1 to July 30.

Transportation

  • AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED
  • Free bus transportation from Madrid (Barajas Airport) to Salamanca, provided that the students are at the Barajas Airport no later than 1:30 PM on July 1, 2012.


2011 Salamanca Trip Report
Read journal excerpts
 from students who attended the 2011 Salamanca Summer Study Program. 


For more information, please contact:
Roberto Guerenabarrena
rguerena@portsmouthabbey.org
401-683-2000



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