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Study Spanish Abroad Destinations
Seville,
Spain
Immerse yourself in Southern Spain’s culture – history, architecture, flamenco and tapas.
Barcelona,
Spain
Surround yourself with big-city sophistication, culture, art, sports, culinary delights and a Mediterranean climate.
Alicante,
Spain
Enjoy an American-style university experience in this seaside, temperate paradise.
Córdoba,
Argentina
Study at the oldest university in Argentina while discovering the lifestyle of yerba mate, tango and gauchos.
Havana,
Cuba
Revel in the warmth of the hospitality and climate in this one-of-a-kind destination.
San Juan,
Puerto Rico
Dive into the culture and blue waters of the island’s largest city.
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The Application Process
The application process is simple. These are the steps you need to follow:

Inform yourself
Browse our website and meet with your advisor and the Education Abroad Office.

Decide where
We offer study abroad terms in: Spain (Seville, Alicante, Barcelona), Argentina (Córdoba), Cuba (Havana), Puerto Rico (San Juan). You can also choose multiple locations.

Select a program
You will want to select a program that best suits your goals: consider your current level of Spanish, major/minor, course offerings, etc.