IES Abroad: Salamanca - Advanced Spanish Immersion
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Stroll through Salamanca’s Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!), and you’ll get lost in the beauty of the aged architecture, like the Baroque styling of the Plaza Mayor in the heart of the city. Many people flock to this university town becaus... read more
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While abroad, I took classes both through my program and at a local university (Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca). There is no better way to improve your Spanish speaking, writing and reading capabilities than to be part a full immersion program like mine. Program directors, mentors, professors, and host family were always th... Darby M - University of Rochester View Entire Review
I studied in Salamanca, Spain through IES during their Summer Session I. This program is a month long and perfectly timed for busy students who have a rigorous class schedule during fall/spring semester and/or have other summer commitments. As a pre-med biology major, I was unable to study abroad for an entire semester. Howe... Molly T - University of Portland View Entire Review
Language skills - I went in with an advanced level of Spanish, and I left with an even more advanced level. I have trouble saying I'm fluent because I don't understand where to draw the line. I'll never be native, but I definitely improved. Confidence - Both in language and in self. I had never traveled alone before in the U.... Ben G - Ithaca College View Entire Review
From the moment I first stepped foot on Spanish soil, I swore to never be afraid to try new experiences, and to not let any opportunity escape my grasp. And by studying abroad through the IES Salamanca Program, I found such an amazing array of opportunities to get involved not only by taking stimulating courses on the Franco Reg... A student - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
I learned that there are lovely people in Salamanca but the university system is really lacking. I probably could have found a better program (location-wise) to cater to my more demanding academic interests, but I can't say that I regret going to Salamanca due to all the friends I made and experiences I had. Emma A - Macalester College View Entire Review
A sense of independence that I really had not had even after going away to college. You are in a foreign country where the majority of people do not speak your language. It was extremely worthwhile and a great experience I will never forget Jacob V - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
Absolutely loved the experience of living overseas. I would do it again. Cailey O - Bowdoin College View Entire Review
I wanted to explain why I put Groundhog Semester my title. I was referencing Bill Murray's movie "Groundhog Day". I placed it there because without a doubt if I could repeat any expereince over and over again, it would be my time in Salamanca. I'd like to say I'm conversationally competent in Spanish. haha. I gained a larger ... Britani B - Trinity University View Entire Review
Improved my Spanish, met great people, experienced another culture emmanouilidou - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I'm more comfortable with international travel and air travel in general now. I tried a lot of different Spanish foods and know how to cook them for myself. I understand more Spanish, have a larger vocabulary, and am faster at conjugating verbs. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained independence and confidence because I was able to speak the language better than when I arrived and I could plan my own trips. I enjoyed living in a family setting in another country. I learned about what made them laugh and what made them proud. I learned about the history of the country and applied it to my experience... Hannah I - Villanova University View Entire Review
I've only been back in the US for a few days now, and I imagine I'll see more of an impact as time goes on. My biggest goal was to improve my Spanish skills and most definitely did that. I also developed some new interests in art and history by actually being in Europe where so many of the major movements took place, but it al... Ashley P - Carleton College View Entire Review
Before studying abroad, I was burnt out in school. Learning had become an overwhelming process and life just seemed to be so ordinary and repetitive. It was a monotonous existence. When I went to Spain, I experienced a fun way to learn in a completely foreign environment where every aspect of living was a learning experience.... Louisa G - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill View Entire Review
There will be ups and there will be downs. One moment your on top of the world and the next you're crying on the floor of a train station and both experiences are important. Don't let the bad ruin the good. Molly F - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and the things that I can do on my own. It was definitely worth while! Loren K - Gettysburg College View Entire Review
The most important things I took away from my experience were a number of friends from different countries and a new appreciation for a different pace of living. I gained the first by joining an Ultimate Frisbee team and by being active in the social scene, and the second simply by walking around Salamanca and enjoying its beaut... Alex P - Kenyon College View Entire Review
If you're looking for a university town full of energy, excitement, and new experiences, Salamanca is the city for you! It is big enough and diverse enough for self-discovery and gaining independence, but still gives you the small home town feeling when you cross paths with familiar faces on a daily basis. You can also walk ever... Madeline O - DePauw University View Entire Review
I experienced more cultural exposure than I expected. My program provided many of these experiences. The grammar classes were fantastic. I had a great time traveling in and out of the country. A student - Claremont McKenna College View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned to be a lot more comfortable in my own skin. I gained new friends from all over the world, and became significantly more independent. I learned how to control the Spanish language significantly better, and gained a love for Spanish culture that I never thought I wou... Carmen K - Washington State University - Pullman campus View Entire Review
I gained a greater appreciation for other places and cultures, a confidence in my ability to survive and thrive in a new setting, and a desire to continue exploring and experiencing life outside of my comfort zone. Suzanne D - Macalester College View Entire Review
In August 2014, I left the comfort of my home in the Rocky Mountains to embrace a new culture, language and people. Travel, communication and cultural adaptation presented an array of challenges in Salamanca, Spain. My independence blossomed as I faced the adversity and obstacles of moving to a foreign country largely on my own.... A student - Colorado College View Entire Review
I improved my language skills, I was able to be immersed into a new culture, I was able to meet new people and gain more perspective. Overall, I gained a lot of personal knoweldge and cultural knowledge from my trip. A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
It was incredible. Hannah K - Carleton College View Entire Review
I had known for a while that I wanted to study abroad in Spain, and my experience lived up to my expectations. I learned so much and became much more confident and independent in new or challenging situations. I also met a group of wonderful students I shared my program with whom I am so lucky to know and think I will be in to... Meghan K - Carleton College View Entire Review
Yes, I thought it was a great self-learning experience and I would recommend it to anyone. Will D - Trinity University View Entire Review
About
Stroll through Salamanca’s Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!), and you’ll get lost in the beauty of the aged architecture, like the Baroque styling of the Plaza Mayor in the heart of the city. Many people flock to this university town because Salamancans’ Spanish is one of the easiest to understand, making it easy for you to communicate and experience a full immersion into the Spanish culture.
Programs in Salamanca:
Programs in Salamanca:
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Salamanca Summer - Session I: Salamanca’s fame lies in the prestige of its university and the graceful architecture of the Plaza Mayor and surrounding neighborhoods. The Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain and one of the most prestigious in Europe, opened in 1218. Tradition and history permeate the city, where construction on its “new” Cathedral began in the 1500s. In this full-immersion program, classes are offered by Cursos Internacionales of Universidad de Salamanca, one of the preeminent centers in the teaching of Spanish in the world. Each four-week program is equal to an entire semester of Spanish language study, with a range of language levels available. You are able to participate in both program sessions.
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Salamanca Summer - Session II: Salamanca’s fame lies in the prestige of its university and the graceful architecture of the Plaza Mayor and surrounding neighborhoods. The Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain and one of the most prestigious in Europe, opened in 1218. Tradition and history permeate the city, where construction on its “new” Cathedral began in the 1500s. In this full-immersion program, classes are offered by Cursos Internacionales of Universidad de Salamanca, one of the preeminent centers in the teaching of Spanish in the world. Each four-week program is equal to an entire semester of Spanish language study, with a range of language levels available. You are able to participate in both program sessions.
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Salamanca - Study in Salamanca: Combine the atmosphere of a university town and the charming hospitality of a small city and you have Salamanca. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, Salamanca is the most important university city in Spain and is known for its contributions to Spanish language education. If you’re looking for a Spanish program that is fully immersive, our program in Salamanca is for you. In addition to an intensive Spanish language orientation and semester-long Spanish course, there are Spanish language writing, speaking, and theater workshops to bring your coursework to life.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Communication and Media Studies
- Education
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Geography
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- History
Minimum GPA:
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