Spanish Summer Immersion Program

The Spanish Summer Immersion Program provides you with an opportunity to improve your Spanish language skills while immersing yourself in a new culture, exploring a new city, and traveling as a group with other students like you. Improve your intercultural skills and enhance your student experience while you earn 9 Spanish credits!

When: June 11 to July 15, 2023

Where: Jaén, Spain

Courses included:

  • SPAN 2850/3850 - 3 uLethbridge credits

  • Spanish Language and Culture (SPAN 2xxx) and/or Spanish Language and Culture (SPAN 3xxx) - 6 Transfer Credits

Prerequisite: SPAN 1100 or waiver by instructor

Cost: $5,150* (includes tuition, accommodation, meals, field activities and transportation from Madrid to Jaén). Airfare and Travel Health Insurance is NOT INCLUDED.

*This cost is for domestic students and is subject to change based on enrollment or other factors, but this is a fair estimate for budgeting purposes. International students should email outgoing@uleth.ca to request an estimate. 

Travel Award: Domestic undergraduate students are eligible for an up to $2,500 Global Skills Opportunity award. Application open on Bridge.

Application Deadline: February 28

Zoom info session: Recorded - please email outgoing@uleth.ca for link

Spanish Professor, Luz Janeth Ospina and Education Abroad Coordinator, Gizelle Tiponut, provide more details about this program in this short and informative video. 

Watch the information session!

For more information, contact Luz Ospina at luz.ospina@uleth.ca

Education Abroad - Student Story | Ashley

Ashley participated in the Spanish Summer Immersion Program in 2018. She stayed four weeks in a homestay in La Rioja. In that short time, Ashley not only developed her language skills, but also …

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Education Abroad - Student Story | Vanessa

Vanessa participated in the Spanish Summer Immersion Program in 2018 and right after she travelled to France for a full semester exchange. Studying abroad help her develop professionally, academically and personally. Read about …

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Education Abroad - Student Story | Saige

Saige participated in the Spanish Summer Immersion Program in 2018. She stayed four weeks in a homestay in La Rioja. In that short time, Saige not only developed her language skills, but also …

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