Spanish Abroad
In an increasingly global society, proficiency in a foreign language is a skill in high demand. Take the knowledge, vocab, and grammar you've learned in the classroom and use it in real world situations and rapidly improve your proficiency. Expand your appreciation of culture and language by interning, volunteering or studying abroad in places such as Spain, Chile, Peru, Nicaragua, and many more.
Study Abroad Experiences in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Faculty-Led Programs
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Location |
Program |
Available Courses |
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Spain |
SPA 380 6 credits *Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirements. Fulfills (1) General Education Issues requirement. |
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Country |
Program, Host Institution, or University Name |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Chile |
Exchange |
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Mexico |
Exchange |
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Spain |
Exchange |
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Spain |
Exchange |
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Costa Rica |
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Ecuador |
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Spain |
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Spain |
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Summer Programs
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Location |
Program |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Chile |
Exchange |
SPA 380: El Espanol Chileno Actual (3 credits) AND |
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Spain- Bilbao |
Exchange |
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Argentina |
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Costa Rica |
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Chile |
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Peru |
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Spain- Alicante |
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Spain- Granada |
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Academic Advice
ACADEMIC ADVICE
- Department input requested
- Consider fulfilling your General Education and Issues requirements abroad.
- Spanish majors should contact their Spanish major advisor.
- Spanish minors can contact any Spanish advisor or Prof. Mayra Fortes.
- Students should contact Prof. Fabio Espitia for 100- and 200-level Spanish classes.
Spanish Secondary Education Majors and Minors are REQUIRED to study abroad for a semester.
There is process to review requests for alternate study abroad programs if this requirement cannot be fulfilled. If you believe that your situation requires an alternative plan, please reach out to your Spanish advisor.
RESTRICTIONS
- NOT eligible for Study Abroad equivalences: Courses taught in English, Spanish 314, and Spanish 495.
- Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.
KEEP IN MIND
- Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
- Be sure to explore both GVSU and provider options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
- There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
- Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.
Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
Scholarship Opportunities
Hugo Salazar Memorial Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page
“I had studied Spanish for almost 7 years and still wasn't confident or fluent in the language. Studying abroad brought it all together for me and the best part about it was that it happened automatically from being immersed. Whether it was taking tango classes, talking with my host mom, ordering food, or just walking around... I was constantly learning... and it was fun!
-Sabrina Miller, Spanish Minor
