University of Salamanca, Spain
Eligibility Chestnut Hill College
Students
Study Period Fall and/or Spring
Language Spanish/English of Instruction The Loca on for its many monuments and special Surrounded by mountains and situ- architecture. ated to the north of the river Tormes, Salamanca is located in the Type of mid-west area of Spain in the prov- Homestay / Apart- ince of Cas le y Leon, two or three Housing hours drive from Madrid and an ment/Residence one hour drive from the Portuguese Hall border. In the town center, all buildings are constructed with gold- Approximate Fall: End of Sept.– en sandstone, giving the impression semester December of being in another me period. Sal- dates Spring: End of Janu- amanca is one of the most famous ary– May university towns not just in Spain, but also Europe. It is a lively, young city and is crea ng an eclec c mix of ancient and the modern.
The University CHC since The university itself dates back to partner 2014 1218 making it the third oldest uni- Academics since versity in Europe. The university of Salamanca is considered one of the At the university of Salamanca inter- most pres gious universi es in the na onal students have a choice be- world and because of this; it be- Housing Approx.$ 600/ tween mul ple programs. These pro- came the focal point of some of grams are split up into the amount of Costs month the richest ar s c ac vi es in the me the student decides to stay, and country. Salamanca is also known also the level of language they are at with Spanish. Students can study Page 2 Global Education Office Chestnut Hill College business, general educa on clas- ses, or intensive Spanish language Academic Calendar programs. The term for fall semester is from late Sep- tember to mid-December, and the term for Spring is from Late January to mid-May. There is Housing also a summer session offered. Please see the CHC students typically stay with host families, Global Educa on Office for updated informa on. but some students prefer to live in the residence
halls or student apartments. Living with a family Health Insurance or a residence hall includes 3 meals per day, and All students are required to maintain health laundry service once a week for the length of the insurance policy that will provide coverage while program. abroad and for the en re dura on of that period. All CHC students also MUST purchase an ISIC card prior to study abroad. Informa on on interna onal health insurance providers can be obtained from Global Educa on Office. You may find that your present health insurance policy includes overseas coverage. It is important, however, that your carrier provide wri en verifica on of such coverage.
So, how do I get started? Simply come by the Global Educa on Office to pick up an applica on form. Remember- Applica ons are due March 1 for the fall term and October 1 for the spring term.
Air Travel CHC students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Please see the Global Educa on Office for assistance.
Tui on CHC students con nue to pay CHC tui on and fees while a ending University of Salamanca. Students are billed for tui on fees , room and board, and plus a Global Educa on fee. Keep in mind that all financial aid can be applied to- wards your study in Spain since you are par ci- pa ng with an official CHC sponsored program. Students do not pay any tui on fees in Spain. Please note you will pay for your own any trav- el, personal expenses, and ac vi es you par ci- pate in.