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Universidad de Cantabria Undergraduate Program (Faculty-led)
Santander, Spain
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Summer II |
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| Restrictions: | WMU applicants only | |
| Budget Sheets |
Summer II |
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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 Program Type:
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WMU |
Language of Instruction:
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Spanish |
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Housing Options:
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Host Family |
Class Standing:
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Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior |
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Number of Credits:
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9 |
Program Specialist:
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Ann Ganz |
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Language experience required:
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Yes | ||
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Program Overview
The WMU program at the Universidad de Cantabria offers qualified students the opportunity to study Spanish language and culture in university courses especially designed for them.
Students in the program will take intensive Spanish language classes over eight weeks with an emphasis on written and oral communication, as well as Spanish grammar. In addition, they will take a four-week class in Spanish culture. This course will be taught by a faculty member from the WMU Department of Spanish and will include an extended weekend trip and various daytrips to region(s) in Spain that will be representative of numerous aspects of Spanish culture studied in class.
Students applying for this program may be eligible for the Haenicke Institute for the Global Education Study Abroad Scholarship.
Study Abroad in Santander webpage
**Applicants will be notified by the Faculty Director via phone or wmich email address when interviews are being scheduled. Students are responsible for checking their wmich email regularly to receive important information from Faculty Director and/or WMU Study Abroad office.
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Location
Santander is a medium-sized city with approximately 200,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of Cantabria, which has a surface area of 5,289 kilometers and a population of 526,866. Its boundaries are the Cantabrian Sea to the north, the autonomous region of Castilla-Leon to the south, the Basque Country to the east, and Asturias to the west. Santander was founded in the 18th century and developed in the following century thanks to flourishing commercial activity. The city became a popular tourist destination in the 20th century when the Spanish royal family promoted its beautiful beaches and appealing climate. Santander is still favored by central and southern Spanish tourists, yet experiences relatively little international tourism.Back to Top
Academics
Academic EligibilityGood academic standing with minimum of 3.0 GPA in Spanish classes; sophomore standing; completion of SPAN 3160 prior to beginning of program (students who have not taken 3160 but have taken 3170 may apply as exceptions)
Academic Program
Students will earn a total of nine credit hours of SPAN 4770 for the eight weeks of study in Spain. Six of these credits will be in Spanish language and three will be in Spanish culture.
Academic Credit
WMU credit will be awarded for courses successfully completed on this program with prior approval of the student's academic advisor, academic advisors in departments outside of the student's major department (if the student plans to take classes outside of his/her major), and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. This approval is obtained by completing the Course Pre-approval Form available from the HIGE. Students are urged to work closely with academic advisors and HIGE staff to plan a course of study allowing for steady progress toward their degree.
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Cost & Financial Aid
CostThe program fee includes tuition, administrative fees, on-site orientation, housing, meals, health insurance, and program-related excursions. Students are responsible for the following expenses: airfare, host-country transportation, passport, visa fees, and personal expenses. Students should plan for extra expenses, such as weekend travel, personal spending money, etc.
Students applying for this program may be eligible for the Haenicke Institute for the Global Education Study Abroad Scholarship.
Financial Aid
Students eligible for federal or state financial aid may use their awards for studying abroad. After a student has been accepted to the program, he/she must complete required paperwork with WMU Financial Aid to apply financial aid to the program costs. It is the student's responsibility to complete the paperwork prior to departure and to maintain compliance with financial aid regulations while studying abroad (i.e., remain enrolled full-time). Non-WMU students must apply for financial aid through their home university.
Note: program fees are subject to adjustment due to changes in actual exchange rates or other factors. In addition, programs may be modified or canceled in the event of insufficient enrollment. Program dates are subject to slight adjustment by the home/host university.
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Housing
Students selected for the program will stay with families in Santander. They will have individual rooms and three meals with the family are provided daily.Back to Top
Itinerary
2013 ItinerarySunday, June 30: Arrive in Santander
Monday, July 1: Classes begin
Wednesday, August 21: Exams
Thursday, August 22: Diplomas awarded
Friday, August 23: Return to U.S.or personal travel
Tentative itinerary subject to change.
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Additional Resources
Contacts:Dr. Mercedes Tasende, faculty director
Department of Spanish
409 Sprau Tower
Email: mercedes.tasende@wmich.edu
Telephone: (269)387-3003
Ann Ganz, study abroad specialist, sr.
WMU Study Abroad office
2425 Ellsworth Hall
Email: ann.ganz@wmich.edu
Telephone: (269) 387-5890
www.wmich.edu/studyabroad
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