Spanish in the Andes
- This program is a good fit for any student hoping to earn 200- or 300- level Spanish credit.
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Travel to the valleys of the Andes Mountains of Bolivia to learn the Spanish language and to be immersed in Andean culture. You’ll live with a friendly host family in the capital city of La Paz, where you will take Spanish language classes from instructors at Bolivian Catholic University.
Program cost |
$1,875 |
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Dates of program |
June 1 - 29 |
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Location |
La Paz, Bolivia |
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Course credit |
6 hrs of SPAN 298 or 398 |
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Prerequisites |
Successful completion of previous level of Spanish coursework with a grade of "C" or above |
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Grading system |
ABCDF scale |
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Program type |
Faculty-led |
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Housing |
Host families |
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Faculty members |
Dr. John Gutiérrez and Bolivian Catholic University faculty |
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Qualifications |
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM |
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Program price includes |
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, meals, airport pick up and drop off, and international health insurance |
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Program prices DOES NOT include |
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, airfare, personal spending money, passport and visa fees |
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Study Abroad Advisor |
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Application |
To apply for this program students must submit the following: |
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Application deadline |
March 6, 2013 |
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