Location:

Valencia, Spain

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Gap Year

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Winter Semester, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

Valencia, Spain's third largest city, is located on the Mediterranean coast approximately 200 miles south of Barcelona. Although Valencia has a rich history, it is often referred to as one of Spain's more modern cities. Celebrations and festivals throughout the year, like the Fallas, provide an excellent opportunity for students to witness Spanish character at its best.

ISA offers courses through four different universities in the city: Unviersity of Valencia, Universidad Catolica de Valencia (UCV), Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (UPV) and Florida State University Study Center. Both Universidad Catolica de Valencia and the Universidad Politecnica de Valencia offer the unique experience of taking courses with locals taught in English. UCV courses will generally be focused on health and natural science while UPV courses are geared towards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The University of Valencia offers courses with other ISA students at the intermediate and advanced level. Courses include language, culture, history, literature, art, and film. All courses are taught in Spanish by host university faculty. At the the FSU Study Center, courses are taught at the beginning Spanish level with electives in English.The curriculum includes courses in grammar, Spanish culture, as well as a number of content courses instructed in English. Classmates are international students, the majority of whom are North Americans. Gap Year Opportunities also available.

Program Price Includes: • Comprehensive Advising and Support • Tuition at the Host University • Official Transcript from Host University with ISA Cover Letter • Housing • Meals and Laundry Services • Bridging Cultures Program • Full-Time Resident Staff • On-Site ISA Offices • Computer and Internet Access • Excursions • The ISA Discovery Model • Cultural Activities • Medical Insurance • Comprehensive Health, Safety and Security Support • Airport Reception • Visa Support • Tutoring • The Professional Development Toolbox • Scholarship Opportunities

Setting Description:

The ISA office is conveniently located across the street from the University of Valencia and the historic center of the city is only a 20-minute walk. You may visit the office to practice your Spanish, use the Internet/WiFi, receive tutoring, inquire about upcoming excursions and activities, read through various travel/academic resources or simply visit with the ISA staff and fellow students.

Cost:

Please see the website for more details.