Salamanca

 

 

 

 

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Capital of the province

Located in northwestern Spain

~ 200 km west of Madrid

~ 80 km east of Portugal

Population: 192,000

University of Salamanca

Attracts thousands of international students

Program – IES: Salamanca

Notes from Session: smaller college town, all classes taught in Spanish, minimum of four semesters required

Housing: Dorm, Homestay
Type of Program: Direct Enrollment, Study Center

Language of Instruction: Spanish

University: Universidad de Salamanca o Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Fun Facts:

-          Small class sizes

-          Access to courses in Psych, Journalism, Religion, and Communications

-          Includes a mid-semester break – Semana Santa

-          Atmosphere of a small town + the hospitality and charm of a small city

-          “Regardless of your major, you may combine your interests in linguistic and cultural proficiency with your academic pursuits”

-          Extracurricular activities include: movie nights, language exchange gatherings, salsa and flamenco dance lessons, local theatre performances, Spanish cooking classes

-          Past field trips have included: Toledo, Portugal, Madrid, Segovia, Granada, Zamora, and Camino de Santiago