San Sebastian, Spain
USAC Program
Program Focus- Spanish and/or Basque Studies
Email Address- usac@unr.edu
Program Dates
Submit an application before the Application Deadline.
University Affiliation - The University of the Basque Country (enrollment of 12,000)
Consortium offices, classrooms, and dining facilities are located at the San Sebastian campus of the University of the Basque Country, in the region of Ibaeta. While enrolled, USAC students enjoy the privileges accorded local students at the University. You are encouraged to participate in university activities, student clubs, and organizations along with local students. A university student will be available to become your conversation exchange partner.
USAC Enrollment Limit - 90
GPA Requirement - 2.5 (USAC), 2.75 (Loyola)
San Sebastian and Spain - San Sebastian (population 200,000) is 12 miles form the French border at the foot of the deep green Pyrenees Mountains in the province of Gipuzkoa. It faces a bay bordered by beaches and a port from which, for many centuries, seafarers set out to hunt whales and cod. An ancient city largely destroyed in the 19th century, most of San Sebastian is quite modern, while narrow streets of the Old Quarter preserve the favor of days gone by. Its natural beauty and accessibility also account for the city.s popularity as the site of may international cultural events, and as a summer resort.
San Sebastian has the highest level of bilingualism of any of the area's cities, with all of its inhabitants speaking Spanish, and one third speaking Basque as well. Due to the fact that it is a small city, San Sebastian offer a friendly, intimate way of life of a provincial capital, while making available a wealth of cultural activities normally associated with the larger cities. Throughout the year, San Sebastian hosts numerous festival, including the celebration of, Jazz, Classical, Music, Cinema, Fireworks, Dance, and Sailing. Each of these festivals draws visitors to the city in the thousands. San Sebastian is the culinary capital of Spain. The city has more bars and restaurants per head of population than anywhere else in the country.
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Courses
Intensive Language Studies - The intensive approach allows students to fulfill two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semester. Qualified student may meet Spanish minor or major requirements. The courses are grouped into tracks. Students with uncertain levels are tested when they arrive to assure proper placement.
- Track I-Elementary/Intermediate Spanish
- Track II-Intermediate Spanish and Spanish Composition
- Track III-Advanced Spanish and Spanish Composition, Spanish Literature Courses, Business Spanish
- Track IV-Advance Spanish, Literature Courses, Stylistics, Conversation, Business Spanish
Electives - Students may also select elective courses. Courses taught in Spanish are appropriate for Track III Level students.
Spring Semester
- Art History II: From the 18th Century (in Spanish)
- Basque Cuisine (in English and Spanish)
- Folkdance (in English and Spanish)
- Government and Politics in Spain and the Basque Country (in Spanish)
- History of Spain and the Basque Country (in Spanish)
- Panorama of European Cinema (in Spanish)
- Peoples and Cultures of Mediterranean Europe (in English)
- Spanish and Basque Gender Studies
- Spanish Culture and Civilization (in Spanish)
- Study in Anthropology Abroad (in English)
* Summer course offerings include courses on Spanish language, art history, education and Spanish and Basque studies.
Types of Accommodation
Private Homes - Students may have the local housing director find them a Spanish family to live with in Madrid. Living in a private home cost $500 to $545 with full board.
Shared Apartments - Students may have the local housing director find them an apartment or they can locate an apartment upon arrival. Most students share apartments with local university students. The average cost of an apartment shared by five students in 2001-2002 was $195-$295/month per student. Inexpensive dining halls are available for lunch.
Program Fees
2007-2008 - $7,680 per semester, $14,860 per year
Summer 2008 - $3,740 Session I (5 weeks), $3,090 Session II (4 weeks), $6,730 both sessions
2008-2009 - same as 2007-2008
*Does not include room (housing included for summer session only) and board, personal expenses, textbooks and supplies, housing deposit, transportation and airfare
Loyola Fees - $1000 for semester and year-long programs, $500 for summer programs
Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)
