Study Abroad

The WORLD is larger than you think...Study Abroad!

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Immerse yourself in another culture and language.
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Summer Study Abroad programs make it possible and affordable for students  to acquire knowledge and understanding of different world countries through the direct exposure of language, art and history.

The SpanPort Summer Study Abroad program is ideal for students who wish to experience speaking Portuguese and Spanish outside the classroom.

 

SUMMER SEMESTER PROGRAMS
If your academic, athletic, or other curricular activities do not grant you the ability to study abroad during the academic year, the Spanish and Portuguese department offers three programs where students can take courses in literature, culture, and intensive language instruction during the summer semester. Students can choose either the Summer in Lisbon, Summer in Peru or Summer in Spain program, where they have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture and language of the country while earning from 3 to 9 credits.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED
Each program provides a varying level of immersion, optional and mandatory excursions, and service learning (Peru). To learn more about each program and their unique characteristics, please click on the links below.

 

STUDY ABROAD REQUIREMENTS
For Portuguese:
Good academic standing is required along with an application through Rutgers Global- go HERE for more information.

For Spanish, RU students will need to have completed Spanish 132 prior to going abroad. Your choice of program relies largely on your personal and academic goals, and we encourage every student to discuss their study abroad plan with the Undergraduate Director,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before applying for either program.

*Students interested in studying abroad in Valencia, Spain should contact Rutgers Global-Study Abroad. Before seeking admission to the Universidad de Valencia, students MUST complete courses 215 and 261, and meet with the department Undergraduate Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  All exceptions must be approved by the Undergraduate Director.

 

Lisbon
Summer in Lisbon 2023

cusco      
Summer in Peru 2025                                                

Parque Quell Spain
Summer in Spain 2024