WHY
STUDY ABROAD?
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GRADUATE
FASTER: Study Abroad fast-tracks your progress in your
program. Student Exchanges or study
abroad do not slow you down. They accelerate your progress and are one of the
most effective ways of making substantial progress in a short time. One of the
easiest ways to get started on your study abroad plan is to go to the ISU Study Abroad page.
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BENEFITS
OF IMMERSION: Whether you go for a month, 6 months,
or a semester, you jump-start your intermediate skills or taking your advanced
skills even higher than you could do in a traditional classroom because an
exchange is an immersion experience – all native, authentic Spanish, all day,
every day.
·
BUILD
YOUR RÉSUMÉ: If you seek employment that requires cultural
competency, language skills, travel, and adaptability, a future employer will
want to see a study abroad experience on your résumé.
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SPAN
3305:
Don’t forget to talk to your Spanish advisor about SPAN 3305 Study Abroad (3-6 credits). Depending upon the length of
your stay, you can earn 3 -6 credits of upper division elective that will apply
to your major. If you take university level courses while abroad, you can also
fulfill both required and elective course work while on exchange. A semester-
length exchange at a university or
approved language school usually gives students 12+ upper division credits + SPAN 3305 credits if the student
successfully completes the courses at the host institution.
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You must speak to a Spanish advisor and
have your exchange class schedule and the equivalency of your study abroad
credits approved BEFORE you leave.
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You do not have to go for an entire
semester. There are many variable length summer programs, many of which
specialize in Medical Spanish or Spanish for Professions. Speak to an advisor
about the possibilities.
PLAN AHEAD: Start
planning a semester before you want to leave.
Contact Information
| Dr. Cathleen Tarp Office: BA 340 Phone: 208-282-3329 Email: tarphele@isu.edu |
Dr. Anna Hiller Office: BA 339C Phone: 208-282-4070 Email: hillanna@isu.edu |
Department of Languages and Literatures Office: BA 338 Phone: 208-282-3630 Fax: 208-282-3098 Email: wardashl@isu.edu |