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Toledo
Live and study in a charming Medieval walled city. Improve your Spanish
language skills. Intern at banks, governmental bureaus, hospitals,
libraries and more. Wander the winding streets to discover historical
attractions and breathtaking vistas. In your free time, explore the
rest of Spain and Europe.
The Toledo program is offered in collaboration with the prestigious Fundación de Ortega y Gasset Foundation and the University of Minnesota. This program for U.S. study abroad students is based in a converted 16th century convent where students will find all of their classrooms, a computer lab (the building is also wireless), administrative offices and a lounge.
Academics:
Students take a Spanish placement test upon arrival and then enroll in 5 courses (3 credits each). Most courses in the SNC Spanish curriculum with the exception of SN 400 (capstone) is available in Toledo, along with GS 5, 10, 11 and GS 1 upper (spring only for GS 1 upper). In addition, students may elect to do a credit internship or a credit service learning experience in lieu of one class. Most students on the program are from U.S. universities (University of Minnesota and Notre Dame University to name but two),but occasionally students from Japan and Puerto Rico are enrolled. All professors are native speakers of Spanish and all courses are taught in Spanish. Spring students who are linguistically capable may be eligible to take one or two courses at the Universidad de Castilla y La Mancha, which will afford them the opportunity to take classes with Spanish university students.
Requirements:
Students must have completed through SN 204, although
it is recommended that students take at least one 300-level course
before studying abroad. A GPA of 2.5 is required.
Accommodations and Local Transportation:
SNC students live with host families in the suburbs of Toledo, where they will receive 3 meals per day. Students will be provided with a bus pass for the daily commute to school, which averages 30 minutes each way.
Program Dates:
Fall 2012: Sept 6–Dec 15, 2012
Spring 2013: Jan 14-April 28, 2013
Visa Information
A visa is official permission, granted by the authorities of the
country where you wish to study or visit, which allows you to enter and
remain in that country for a specific purpose and for a designated
period of time. You cannot apply for a student visa until you have
received an acceptance letter from your institution abroad. You are
responsible for applying for the correct visa and paying all necessary
fees.
Spain requires that you have a long-term student visa
in order to enter the country. You should familiarize yourself with the visa application process by visiting the web site of the Spanish Consulate in Chicago. A visa information session is generally held to inform students about the required documents and the application process.
The University of Minnesota offers an optional visa processing service, details for which can be found on the Learning Abroad Center website.
Please note that visa requirements change frequently. Research your country's requirements or contact your study abroad advisor for the most current information.
For
further information on Spain please consult the following links:
CIA
Fact book: Spain
State Department's Consular Information Sheet: Spain
Centers
for Disease Control: Western Europe
Disclaimer: Program information is subject to change.
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