PRESHCO: Study Abroad in Córdoba, Spain
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- Hosted at: University of Cordoba
- Location(s): Cordoba, Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer
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PRESHCO (Programa de Estudios Hispánicos en Córdoba) will provide you with opportunities to develop your knowledge of Spanish language, literature, and culture in one of the most picturesque and historically diverse cities in Spain. You will be en... read more
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My experience was definitely worthwhile. I have greatly improved my Spanish skills, but more importantly I understand a lot more about Andalusian culture. I grew as a person, and found my way to find a niche in Cordoba. While PRESHCO did not help me much academically, it made me more aware of my ability to adapt in a new environ... Kristine B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned the most from Spanish friends. The PRESCHO group hung out too much with themselves and not really branching out. The PRESCHO office in Cordoba was amazing--Eva, Encari, Maribel, Martha. I would like to go back to Cordoba sometime. I'm so glad there was the orientation trip, but I wished that was later in the program be... Zara I - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I think that my study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned to love a culture and country that I did not know much about prior to studying there. I think that it helped impact my cultural awareness, and helped broaden my already established interest in Europe's history and politics. This experience guaranteed th... Nia P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, definitely worthwhile even just as a break from the constant stress of the home colleges participating in the program. Anisha V - Wellesley College View Entire Review
YES! It provided me with a nice break from Wellesley. I will be returning rejuvenated in the fall. Lia D - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself while being abroad, through living with a host family, making new friends, and traveling. But I do not think that it necessarily impacted my future academic interests or plans. Mika E - Wellesley College View Entire Review
YES! I became more independent, more confident, more outgoing, able to have more fun... I am leading a less-stressful life now, thanks to my entire attitude change. Everything was put in perspective. I am now going to double-major in Spanish and Political Science, and my dream is to live in Spain. Robyn B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes - I learned so much about Spain and the Spanish language and culture while I was there, and I was happy about my semester there. Wendy D - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My Spanish improved significantly, I learned a lot about Spanish culture, I learned to be more independent, I didn't travel to many other countries but I had a blast travelling within Spain. It has made me even more fascinated with what I am learning and what I have learned within my Spanish major. Stephanie Q - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Better spoken and written Spanish. Easier travel around Europe. Unlike in the US, I never stressed out about schoolwork, so I learned to balance work and play. Kemi - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I think my study abroad experience was worthwhile. I think I could have worked harder on my Spanish, but I did gain a different perspective on life/culture in the United States and abroad. Sarah O - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile, I'm very glad to have traded a year at wellesley for a year abroad. I learned that there is a whole big world outside my college life, and I gained a lot of confidence by living abroad and solving my own problems. I also got to travel through europe and northern africa a bunch. I think I have a bett... Danielle B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I absolutely feel that my study abroad experience was worthwhile. I loved my host family, the city and the people that I met while I was abroad. I gained fluency, an understanding of colloquial phrases and accents, knowledge of a city with an amazing amount of history, and contacts in a country which I will definitely be visitin... Anna M - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes! I learned how to relax and slow down. Selenia C - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Past Review
Spain Changed My Life, I Have Made Friends And Adopted Families That Will Stay With Me Forever
live a different lifestyle Karla F - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I made some very good friends, learned a lot, but I wasn't pleased with the city. Melissa G - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes,I was sad to see it end. I wish I could do it all over again. A student View Entire Review
Absolutely incredible Amanda C - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a great amount about the Spanish and European culture. I loved living there for 4 months, but I definitely now have a bigger appreciation for the US and its culture/lifestyle in terms of work ethic and motivation. Nirali S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Definitely. Tnere were a lot of hurdles along the way, but I learned a lot about myself, the world, and others which made my time there worth while. Jessica A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I would definitely say my study-abroad experience was worthwhile. I learned a lot about another culture and way of life. I made friends (both foreign and American) and got to see many things I never would have otherwise. I also gained a deeper appreciation for my ability to communicate in my native language and for my own cultur... Kristin L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Without a doubt. I loved it and would cheerfully go back to Spain on the first opportunity. Kate L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Living in a foreign country has made me more self-sufficient and more outgoing. I think by making me realize that my time in a certain place was limited, it forced me to do things that I would've had reservations about doing. Additionally, it was my first time in that continent and I feel that from that experience, I see it as... Annie Z - Wellesley College View Entire Review
YES!!!! Zahra A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, I loved going abroad. I am happy that I only studied with PRESHCO for one semester because it is such a small program (Cordoba is a small city). Hannah K - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
PRESHCO (Programa de Estudios Hispánicos en Córdoba) will provide you with opportunities to develop your knowledge of Spanish language, literature, and culture in one of the most picturesque and historically diverse cities in Spain. You will be engaged through your coursework, site visits, excursions, conversation partners, cultural program, and homestay. Options to volunteer or intern, participate in sports, cooking, and studio and performing arts will further integrate you into the local culture and enhance your Spanish. The program’s comprehensive program fee leaves nothing out and even includes airfare and a $500 cultural reimbursement fund.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Agriculture Business, Agricultural Management
- Latin American Studies
- Near Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Education
- Linguistics
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Legal Studies
- Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Global Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology
- Economics
- International Relations
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Business Administration and Management
- History
Minimum GPA:
2.8Year Founded:
1981Website
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PRESHCO Scholarships
PRESHCO offers students the opportunity to work in a laboratory at the University of Cordoba during the summer. The scholarship is available only to students who have been in Spain with PRESHCO for either semester of the year preceding the summer.
$2500 per student for summer support
Deadlines:
March 15 for any given summer
Guidelines/Requirements:
Students should write a letter expressing interest in a particular lab, and their qualifications for the position, to be submitted to the Resident Director in Cordoba at a date announced.
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