The intensive Spanish language and culture courses that the Pontifical University of Salamanca offers combine a complete and rigorous academic program together with a wide range of cultural activities.
The courses, that are given in the historic building of the Royal College of the Society of Jesus (Colegio Real de la Compañía de Jesús - a building of the XVII century), try to immerse the student not only in the Spanish language but also in the culture. For this reason the daily classes, given by qualified teachers with experience, are combined with all sorts of activities. Excursions, tours and language exchanges with Spanish speakers help the foreign students feel fully integrated in the university atmosphere.
In the academic program the distribution of students is carried out in small groups that can always count on the help of teachers specialized in the teaching of Spanish. The duration of the courses, organized according to the level of the students, can be from two weeks up to six months.
Studying Spanish in Salamanca allows foreign students to learn a language in an ideal setting: in the home of an ever more universal language, enjoying unforgettable experiences that make what is learned in the daily classes easily assimilated.
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Please click
here to be redirected to Salamanca’s site in order to start looking at the Spanish courses offered. Please consult with your Spanish language advisor before selecting any courses.
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Students can choose to stay with a family or in apartments near the university.
If a student selects to stay with a family while in Salamanca, many times meals can be included in the housing price.
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Students must have taken beginning level Spanish and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
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Students will be required by the University Center for International Education (UCIE) to complete a mandatory pre-departure orientation a few weeks before departure.
Students must also be sure they have submitted all necessary documents and payments to the UCIE.
Students must be sure to submit their proposed course sheet to their study abroad advisor before departure if they plan to receive academic credit for their courses.
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Students will be responsible for purchasing their own tickets to and from their study abroad location. Please be sure to check with your program in order to know what dates you need to arrive and depart.
Students may purchase tickets however they choose. STA travel Student and Universe Travel are two travel agencies that we recommend.
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A non-refundable application fee of $100 is due at the time of application.
Students will pay Wright State tuition for the courses they take abroad.
Students will also be responsible for housing, meals, airfare, as well as any extra travel expenses.
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WSU financial aid might be applicable to your chosen program. To learn more about your specific financial aid options you should contact studyabroad@wright.edu to make an appointment with the financial aid advisor.
Click here to learn about other Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities.
Many students reach out to family, friends, and community and religious organizations for support. Some choose to create an online funding site, others send out letters requesting support.
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A valid passport is required for all international travel. Its best to apply for a passport now as processing times may vary. The UCIE is an official US Passport Center and we can help you with your photo and passport processing needs.
See here for more information.
Some study abroad destinations will require you to obtain a visa. A visa is permission given to you by your host country to allow you to enter the country for a specific amount of time. In order to obtain country-specific visa instructions and resources, refer to your host country’s embassy web page. One way to access this information is via the
US Department of State’s webpage.
The UCIE is happy to guide you to possible resources about visas for study abroad. Although, applying for the necessary visa for travel is the responsibility of the individual traveler. Entry requirements change frequently and we advise you to pay close attention to consular updates. It is your responsibility to know and address the requirements for your host study abroad destination.
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WSU is committed to student and faculty safety while abroad. The following are a few resources for travel abroad.
WSU faculty, students and staff are responsible for their own health and safety abroad. Please consider reviewing the following sites for further information:
Before travel WSU students, faculty and staff can utilize International SOS in several ways including:
- Read about travel health information with medical advice, food and water safety, and cultural tips
- Explore travel security with personal safety tips and travel risk ratings for locations abroad
- Get advice on how to travel with your medication
- Sign up to receive email alerts for medical and security information, customizable to various locations abroad
WSU faculty, students and staff traveling abroad should register their travel abroad through the
US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in case of an emergency abroad.
Students are required to purchase Travel insurance via the UCIE Application for exchange programs that do not offer built-in insurance options.
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University Center for International Education (UCIE)
StudyAbroad@wright.edu
937-775-2020
Program Coordinator:
Laurah Hester
Education Abroad Advisor
laurah.hester@wright.edu
937-775-5747
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