Study Abroad in Colombia
We're so excited you're interested in studying abroad in Colombia with us! This is a tremendous opportunity to explore another language and culture while gaining some valuable skills and experience!
Please check out our website for all the details about the trip and all our Spanish department has to offer.
Feel free to email Dr. Spaulding or Dr. Robinson with any questions.
- June 1- July 1, 2019
- enrolled in either 3 or 6 credit hours during summer term at ESU
- attending classes at Universidad de la Sabana in Chia, Colombia
- living with host families affiliated with the university
- each student will be paired with a local "buddy" to help navigate campus, etc.
- credits earned meet Gen Ed requirements for foreign language or multi-cultural course
- credits are pass/fail and transfer back as automatic As on your ESU transcript
- Regular FAFSA Financial Aid or other scholarships/grants can apply (Check out the grant money available through Office of International Education!)
- estimated program cost- $3600 includes airfare, transportation, your host family stay, and most meals (This is a high estimate. We are anticipating it being a bit lower...the more students, the lower the cost.)
- summer tuition to ESU- $600 for 3 credits, $1200 for 6 credits
- Check out the link below to our host university.
While at the Universidad de la Sabana you will take a Spanish language course at your appropriate level. A placement test will help determine which class is right for you.
If you are enrolling in 6 credit hours, you will attend a culture-focused class. There are two options for this course:
Plotting the Colombian Identity- taught in English by Dr. Robinson and Dr. Spaulding
OR
History of Latin American Fashion- taught in Spanish by local professors
Thursday afternoons are designated as times to do some sight-seeing as a group. Check out some of the possibilities here.