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SSA Education Abroad Winter - Havana (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Havana, Cuba
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: Ithaca applicants only
Program Description:
 

Program Information

Spanish Studies Abroad short-term programs are a special opportunity for students who can’t get away for a complete semester to take Cuban culture and Spanish language courses. The Summer or January Term Program includes coursework at Universidad de La Habana (ULH), along with study visits and cultural activities.
 

Why choose this program?

 
 
  • Classes in Spanish and English designed for international students
  • All courses are taught by highly qualified Cuba university professors with extensive experience in teaching American students.
  • Earn 4 college credits in Cuba
  • Choose from intensive language, history, culture, and literature courses.
  • Small class size for personalized attention
  • While in Havana, participants in our program will reside with local families in a homestay option unique to our program.
  • Breakfast and dinner included
  • All-inclusive program-sponsored excursions to places such as Old Havana, the Museum of the Revolution, Las Terrazas, farmers' markets, grassroots community centers, and jazz, salsa and hip-hop concerts.

Requirements

 
 
  • 2.75 GPA in Spanish language coursework. Completion of elementary Spanish.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old before program begins.
  • Content courses have a prerequisite of 4 semesters of college Spanish, the equivalent of the completion of intermediate Spanish.
  • No language prerequisites are required for SPAN 322HJ-E Cuban Culture (taught in English).