Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture Immersion in Salamanca, Spain

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Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture Immersion in Salamanca, Spain

This intensive Spanish language program will take you to la ciudad del español, Salamanca, Spain! In this program, you’ll have the chance to make strides with your Spanish language skills through intensive classes while earning 6-credits towards your degree at ��Թ� State. You’ll also be immersed in Spain’s rich culture and language through class excursions around the city and by living with a host family!

Application open! Applications are open for Summer 2025! Apply by March 1, 2025 to participate!

Location

Salamanca, Spain

Term

Summer

Housing

Homestay, Hotel

Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture while earning 6 credits towards your ��Թ� State degree! This intensive language program is offered for students at the intermediate level.

Students will take classes in the morning and then participate in cultural activities in the afternoon, such as visits to museums and archeological sites, cooking classes, flamenco dance lessons, and lectures on Spanish art, history, and culture. Weekend excursions to Andalusia and Madrid may also be included.

Program Contact Information

Desiree Dube

Sr. Education Abroad Advisor

Email: ddube1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-7989

Important Dates & Billing

Program Dates: May 30 - June 28, 2025

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

Withdrawal Deadlines:

March 22, 2025 - Students must pay the cost of the flight after this withdrawal deadline (approximately $1,800)
April 15, 2025 - Students must pay 100% of all applicable travel and program related fees after this withdrawal deadline.

Program Fee Payment Deadline: The program fee will be billed to your ��Թ� State student account. The program fee deadline aligns with the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center's summer due dates. You should refer to the first Summer 2025 due date.

Application Process

You will need to complete a ��Թ� State Education Abroad application. These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Guest Application (If applicable)

Are you a student at another university? To apply for a ��Թ� State education abroad program, you will first need to apply for admission to ��Թ� as a “Guest Student”. Please apply as either an “Undergraduate Guest Student” or as a “Graduate Guest Student”, depending on your course level.

Once you have applied and been accepted as a ��Թ� student, you will receive an email with your FlashLine login credentials. Activate your account and then proceed to the next step, which is to apply to the Education Abroad program of your interest. You can return to this page and follow the “Apply Now” button to start that application.

You can also refer to the FAQs for Guest Students if you need further help.

3. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your study abroad program application, it will be reviewed by the faculty leader. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. You should hear back from us within one month.

4. Commit to the Program

If you are accepted, you need to log back into your application by going to and clicking LOGIN. Once you see the name of your program, you need to click on it and commit (i.e., accept your offer of admission).

Academics

This program offers two courses for a total of 6 credit hours toward your ��Թ� State degree. One course is a ��Թ� Spanish course. The second course is through the Pontifical University of Salamanca and will be transferred back to ��Թ� State.

��Թ� State Course Information

��Թ� State Course Name and CRN: SPAN 18489 or SPAN 28489
Number of Credit Hours: 3
KSU Sponsoring College: College of Arts & Sciences
Course Description: This course, offered through ��Թ� State, comprises the evening hours and will usually vary from 1 to 3 hours (although on some occasions they will extend to 5-6 hours when we have more than one activity). Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings will begin with a one-hour lecture on Spanish art, culture, or history. After the lecture, we will move on to other activities listed on the itinerary, including visiting museums, and archeological sites, and attending classes on Spanish cooking, dance, or guitar-making offered by guest speakers. Students will be required to complete pre-departure assignments as well as assignments while in Spain.
Pre-Requisites: Elementary Spanish 1
Course Language of Instruction: English and Spanish

Transfer Course Information

Course Name: Programa Intensivo de Lengua y Cultura Españolas
Number of Credit Hours: 3
Institution: Pontifical University of Salamanca
Course Description: Students will spend 3 hours each weekday morning at Mester Language Academy studying Spanish language.
Pre-Requisites: Elementary Spanish 1
Course Language of Instruction: Spanish

Faculty Contact Information

Kimberly Talentino, ktalenti@kent.edu, 330-672-1861

Eligibility

Minimum 2.5 GPA
The is open to students with Spanish from beginning to intermediate (anyone who has not taken a 30000 level Spanish course).

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to ��Թ�.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer.

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to ��Թ�.

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to ��Թ� State and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by ��Թ� State faculty.

Tentative Itinerary

Included below is a tentative itinerary for this program. Sequence, sites, and departure city are subject to changes in availability and cost.

Here are some general things to keep in mind about your schedule:

Your transfer course with Mester/Universidad Pontificia will happen each day from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Your ��Թ� State Spanish course will happen from 1-1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Lunch with your host family or at your residence will be daily at around 2 p.m./14:00

Day 1

Leave from Cleveland Hopkins

Days 2-3

Airport arrival and transfer to Salamanca
Arrival and introduction to Spanish host family
Welcome dinner (20:00)

Day 4

Orientation and gelato (16:00)
Dinner (9pm/21:00) Daily with host family

Day 5

5:00 -7:00 visit las catedrales

Day 6

5:00-7:00 visit University Façade

Day 7

5:00-7:00 visit Palacio de la Conchas

Day 8

5:00-7:00 visit Palacio de Monterrey

Day 9

1:00-1:45 – Mercado abierto
Afternoons free each Friday

Day 10

5:00-7:00-Huerto de Calixto y melibea

Day 11

5:00-7:00 – Vocabulario Salmantino/la tortilla española cooking class

Day 12

5:00-7:00 Visit to the Clerecía’s Towers and Roman bridge

Day 13-16 (trip to Andalucía)

Day 17

5:00-7:00 – visit to Museo del arte deco

Day 18

5:00-7:00 – Paseo por el barrio / Tapas Tour

Day 19

5:00-7:00 Puente Romano

Day 20

5:00-7:00 visit archeological dig – Cerro de San Vicente

Day 21

Afternoons free

Day 22 (Free) or optional day trip

Day 23 (Free) or optional day trip

Day 24

5:00-7:00 Gastronomy of Spain/Tapas tour

Day 25

5:00-7:00 – visit bullfighting museum

Day 26

5:00-7:00 – visit San Esteban convent

Day 27

5:00-7:00 free day

Day 28

Last day in Salamanca, free day
8:00-10:00 - Farewell dinner

Day 29

05:00 am-Bus transfer from Plaza Gabriel y Galán to Madrid Barajas airport

Location & Transportation

Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca is a smaller city with a population of around 145,000 people. It is a perfect city for students looking for a diverse set of experiences. The city also has astonishing cathedrals that are a fantastic representation of the country’s past.

Spain is located in the Iberian Peninsula and is composed of autonomous regions. It has an easy-going feeling to it, which attracts people with its charm. The country's population is 47.4 million people, and even though many people believe Spanish is the only language spoken there, it is the first language of only about 72% of the population. Other languages prominent in the country are Catalan, Galician, Basque, and Aranese, though some are spoken only in very specific territories.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the airport as well as the weekend excursion to Andalusia is included in the program fee.

Airports

Aldofo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

If purchasing your flight independently, additional information will be provided soon with when to arrive and depart.

Local Transit

Salamanca has both train and bus stations for travel within Spain and to Portugal. Taxis are also available within the city limits.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on ��Թ�-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most ��Թ� State scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

If you have any questions about using your financial aid and scholarships for study abroad, you can contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to Financial Aid the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

Your Journey is Just Beginning

Before You Go

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