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The Sol Education Abroad Experience
The Specialist in Study abroad & Spanish Immersion Programs
ARGENTINA • MEXICO • COSTA RICA • SPAIN
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Table of Contents The Sol Education Abroad Experience The 3 Most Common Questions
This is a beautiful program that truly allowed me Introduction................................................................................................................ 3 Dear Student,
1) How will I pay for my study abroad program?
to become part of another culture in ways that I The 3 Most Common Questions .......................................................................... 3
Thank you for your interest in Sol Education Abroad! Good question. Sol Education Abroad is among the most affordable study abroad
wouldn’t have imagined possible.
What’s Included................................................................................................................. 4
Our company mission is very simple: to treat you the same way we wanted to be treated programs! In fact, studying with us can be less expensive than studying at your home
University Credit & Academic Overview ......................................................... 4 when we studied abroad. We take pride in this hands-on, full-service approach, ensuring you an university. Our programs include everything: tuition, room & board with host family, onsite
Volunteer & Community Service ........................................................................... 5 enriching, life-changing experience. It’s this unique approach that makes us both a leader and directors, excursions, cultural activities, medical insurance and much more! All financial aid
Elsa Carette – New York University, New York, NY innovator in university study abroad programs. is accepted and we’ll complete any paperwork your school requires. For a list of study
Our Onsite Directors .................................................................................................. 6
abroad scholarships, please visit: www.soleducation.com/scholarships
Argentina (Buenos Aires) .......................................................................... 8 When you attend one of our programs, you can be assured of a world-class study abroad
Homestay & Meals ......................................................................................................... 9 experience that includes high-quality interactive Spanish language and college credit classes, 2) Will I graduate on time?
regular travel excursions, and an array of daily cultural activities of lasting value.Throughout your
Excursions & Cultural Activities............................................................................... 9 Yes, you may even graduate earlier! Spending a summer or semester with us is the
program, our talented onsite staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so
Academic Overview & Classes ............................................................................ 10 academic equivalent of studying at a U.S. university. Our credits will fully transfer to any
you can feel confident and secure while abroad.
U.S. university so that you can graduate on time! And we will help you pre-approve your
Dates & Prices ............................................................................................................... 11
We’ve developed our University Program based on nearly two decades of international classes before your departure.
Mexico (Oaxaca) ............................................................................................ 12 experience and a passion for foreign cultures, language, and education. In an increasingly
Homestay & Meals ...................................................................................................... 13 globalizing world, we recognize the vital importance of cross-cultural understanding and 3) Am I eligible?
have created our value-based educational program accordingly. Through our program you will Any student interested in the Spanish language and culture can apply. Our students
Excursions & Cultural Activities............................................................................ 13
cultivate relationships, gain language skills, and produce memories to last a lifetime. And while range from complete Spanish beginners to fluent native speakers, no previous language
Academic Overview & Classes ............................................................................ 14 you are abroad, we will emphasize the importance of learning about the unique cultures and background is required. Students from all majors are accepted and all subjects are offered,
Dates & Prices ............................................................................................................... 15 people in each of our specially selected program sites. both in Spanish and English. We are looking for students who want to better their Spanish,
Costa Rica (Heredia)................................................................................... 16 With Sol Education Abroad, you will achieve a genuine cultural immersion through housing with have fun, and learn about another culture and themselves along the way.
Homestay & Meals ...................................................................................................... 17 carefully selected local host families, first-rate Spanish language and elective classes, stimulating
Excursions & Cultural Activities............................................................................ 17 excursions, and the most rewarding cultural activities possible. We share your excitement and
look forward to seeing you soon! Hasta pronto!
Academic Overview & Classes ............................................................................ 18 ACCREDITED
Dates & Prices ............................................................................................................... 19 The Sol Education Abroad Team BUSINESS
Spain (Granada).................................................................................................. 20
Homestay & Meals ...................................................................................................... 21
Excursions & Cultural Activities............................................................................ 21
Academic Overview & Classes ............................................................................ 22
Dates & Prices ............................................................................................................... 23
Faculty-Led Custom Programs ................................... 24
Student Testimonials ................................................................................................... 25
Policies ................................................................................................................................ 26
U.S. Universities our Students Attend ................................................................27
Apply Online!................................................................................................................... 27
All materials contained herein are copyright © Sol Education Abroad.
What’s Included (see website for full descriptions) Transcripts Classes in English Volunteer & Community Service
Foreign transcripts are received by our office 6 to 8 weeks after the completion of your In addition to offering classes in Spanish, we also offer an array of classes in English. This Our programs include optional community service activities.There’s no better way to give
• University Tuition & Fees • Reception & Farewell Event
program. We keep a copy of all transcripts in case you need official copies at a later date allows students of all majors & minors to study abroad on our programs. Please visit our back and develop a deep cultural understanding than by doing community service work.
• Homestay (Room & Board) • Financial Aid & Scholarships and they can be mailed to you for a small fee. website for a complete listing of classes and course descriptions. We will provide you and your school with an official letter defining the projects and hours
that you complete. We can accommodate special requests for volunteer placements while
• Onsite Directors & Staff • Official Transcripts We offer 3 academic paths that you can select and mix from: A Typical Spanish Language Class on our programs.
• Excursions • Volunteer & Community Service 1) Spanish Language Classes Our Spanish language classes focus on communication, grammar, and culture, with a heavy
emphasis on student participation. Classes are 3 to 4 hours long with a 30 minute break. Popular volunteer projects include:
• Cultural Activities • International Medical Insurance 2) Elective Classes (In Spanish or English)
• Teaching English • Park Beautification • Working with Children
• Meals & Laundry • Airport Transfers 3) Classes with Local Students (See Academic Areas of Study for each program site) Where will I study?
We partner with the most prestigious local universities. The schools of record are: • Community Development • Recycling Projects • Conservation
• Cell Phones • Language Exchange How do we assess your Spanish language level?
Argentina Program: The University of Belgrano Where do I fly into?
• Books (summer only) • Student Visa Assistance You will receive a language assessment upon arrival in your host country via a written and
Costa Rica Program: Latin University of Costa Rica Flight Arrival Information:
oral placement exam.
• Program Orientation • Tutoring Mexico Program: The University of Oaxaca Argentina Program: Fly into Buenos Aires (Ezeiza Intl. – Airport Code “EZE”)
Spanish Language Levels
• Pre-departure Advising • Language Assessment Exam Spain Program: The University of Granada Costa Rica Program: Fly into San José (Juan Santamaría Intl. – Airport Code “SJO”)
Beginner I: Requires no previous Spanish study.
University Credit Beginner II: At least 1 semester or 1 year of Spanish study. Health & Safety Mexico Program: Fly into Oaxaca City (Xoxocotlan Intl. – Airport Code “OAX”)
Credit earned through our program will transfer to your university degree. Upon Intermediate I: At least 1 year of Spanish study. One reason why students and families choose Sol Education Abroad is that we provide Spain Program: Fly into Granada (Federico García Lorca - Airport Code “GRX”)
completion, we will mail your university an official foreign university transcript in a sealed Intermediate II: At least 1 to 2 years of Spanish study. a safe, supervised program environment for you, our students. Our onsite directors and
envelope with a translated cover letter. We’ll also email a copy to you for your records. If staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If medical attention is
Advanced I: At least 2 years of Spanish study.
you are a university student, we recommend you get your courses pre-approved with a needed while abroad, our onsite staff will accompany you to an appropriate facility. We
Advanced II: At least 2 to 3 years of Spanish study. only choose program locations that we deem completely safe and healthy, and this extra
faculty advisor to ensure your courses will transfer.The foreign coursework you complete
Superior I: At least 3 to 4 years of Spanish study. precaution ensures our students have a wonderful experience without worry.
is measured in classroom contact hours. A contact hour is the unit of measurement that
is used by U.S. & Canadian universities to determine credit. Superior II: At least 4 to 5 years of Spanish study.
Each student’s language needs are different, so we will ensure you are placed in the
15 classroom contact hours = 1 semester credit
appropriate class. If you feel your class is too easy or too difficult, your director will help
10 classroom contact hours = 1 quarter credit you change classes.
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Our Directors & Advisors - Argentina Our Directors & Advisors - Mexico Our Directors & Advisors - Costa Rica Our Directors & Advisors - Spain
Raúl de la Mano Layla Meerloo Janiva Cifuentes-Hiss Germán Casado
Raúl is a native of Buenos Aires (a porteño). His greatest Layla was born in London. Her grandfather is from Spain A graduate of Pomona College in Latin American Studies, Germán grew up near Granada and holds a Master’s
passion is sharing his hometown with others. Raúl is a and after completing her degree in Social Anthropology Janiva has dedicated her career to leading life-changing Degree in Translation & Interpretation (English, French, &
natural guide and has worked in tourism for most of his at the University of Manchester in England she moved to journeys throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Over the Italian) from the prestigious University of Granada. He has
adult life. Before joining the SOL team Raúl worked for Valencia, Spain to teach and to improve her Spanish skills. past five years Janiva has led study abroad and volunteer studied and lived in France, Belgium and Italy. He combines
five star hotels as well as small luxury hotels in the city to Her interest in Spanish led her to Cuba and later to pursue programs in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, his work as a study abroad director with leading hiking trips
provide guide services for guests. He also leads volunteer a job in Mexico. She arrived to Oaxaca in 2005 to work in Honduras, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and Spain. Janiva is also to the Alps and the Atlas mountains. Germán is skilled at
programs for international organizations working as a guide remote indigenous villages teaching English at local schools an accomplished writer and independent video producer rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing and
and interpreter. Raúl is the proud father of three children. and working on community development projects. and has made several documentary films. roller blading.
Rodrigo de la Mano Justine Standaert Jessenia Saborio Nuria Sánchez
Rodrigo was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He has a Justine is originally from Belgium and as a teenager studied Jessenia (Jesse) is a native Costa Rican and has worked in Nuria was born near the English colony of Gibraltar. She
degree in Electrical Engineering and is finishing his second abroad in Oaxaca.This was a life changing experience! While tourism since 2004. She has a degree in Sustainable Tourism has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from the
degree in Agriculture Engineering at the University of in Mexico, she learned Spanish, how to make hammocks, Management and is now completing a degree in Education. University of Granada. She is passionate about languages
Buenos. He loves music & plays drums in a samba reggae was taught songs in the Zapotec language, and learned to Jessee has worked with groups from all over the world and and speaks English, Turkish & Italian. She lived for a year
band. He is a very passionate cyclist and hiker and loves cook traditional dishes. Justine completed her university in every region of Costa Rica She is First Aid & Red Cross in Turkey and six months in Padua, Italy. Nuria works
travelling to Patagonia and the majestic mountains of his studies in Belgium and Spain as an Erasmus student and certified. Jesse has worked in environmental education and extensively in tourism and works as a guide in Spain &
native Argentina. Nobody will show you Argentina better then moved back to Oaxaca where she secured a position rural tourism. Nobody knows Costa Rica better and she Morocco. Her other interests include painting, theater, film,
than Rodrigo!. teaching English and French to children. will make sure you have the best experience possible! sports, environmental volunteering, and music.
Christian Martínez Esteban Lardone María Molina Liliana Jones
Christian was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied Esteban was born in Patagonia, southern Argentina. He María Molina grew up in the highland town of Atenas, Costa Liliana is a true traveler, born in Montana and raised in
abroad in Finland which was the start to his career in attended high school in Norway and Mexico and attended Rica. Her degree is in Tourism & Business Administration. In Washington State she studied abroad in Granada, Spain
international education and tourism. Christian loves the University of Texas at Austin obtaining degrees in order to improve her English, she worked with an Au Pair while in college and enrolled in classes with Spaniards. After
working with international students and is a certified Management Information Systems and Business. Upon program and lived for a year near Baltimore, MD. In her free working at Texas State University Office of Study Abroad
Spanish teacher and is also an accomplished musician. He graduating, Esteban worked for several years in the time María loves studying languages, dancing, and reading she returned to Spain to teach English in Cádiz. Liliana loves
plays three different types of percussion and plays tango and corporate tech environment, but increasing travel to various Latin American Literature. She also is passionate about people and studying the aspects of how cultures interact,
bossa nova music. Christian also manages tango dancers parts of the globe saw him eventually transition from the ecological conservation and is a member of Apreflofas, a speak, laugh, play, travel, and live. Her hobbies include
and groups, and organizes live shows and tours. cubicle life to pursue a career in study abroad programs. non-profit dedicated to the conservation of land & wildlife. running, soccer, creative writing and good coffee!
Ron Roosevelt Soledad Zamora Alexandra Tomayko Brent Hunter
Ron studied at Indiana University where he majored in Soledad Zamora, or Sol, was born in Mexico City but Alexandria (Alex) was born in Fort Worth, Texas but Brent was raised in Brenham, a small town in central
German and Spanish, and minored in Business and Latin. raised in Oaxaca. She has a degree as an English Teacher moved to Costa Rica at a young age. She studies Business Texas. At the University of Texas at Austin, he majored
He studied abroad for a year in Germany and traveled from the University of Oaxaca and studied abroad at & Hospitality at the Latin University and serves on Student in Field Biology & Spanish Linguistics and has an MBA in
all over Europe. His desire to perfect his Spanish led him Kalamazoo College in Michigan & in Bremen, Germany Council. Alex is also very active on campus, organizing many International Business from St. Edward’s University. Brent
to Argentina to teach English. Besides his love of working where she studied Sociolinguistics, Language & Culture. community service & volunteer projects for our students. has worked for many years now as an overseas program
with foreign students, Ron’s hobbies include playing fútbol, Besides her work as a director she works for a prestigious She is passionate about community service and volunteering director for student groups in Mexico, Costa Rica & Spain.
studying foreign languages, photography, outdoor activities, Contemporary Art Gallery in Oaxaca as an interpreter. and has worked as an interpreter for international volunteer Brent’s other interests include hiking, rock climbing, yoga,
and partaking in the famous Argentine asado, or barbeque. programs. biking, art, and reading contemporary Spanish literature.
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Argentina
Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina Included Excursions
Argentina Iguazú Falls & Rain Forest
Learn Spanish in the most fascinating country in South America! This vast South American Visit the world’s widest waterfall and one of the most impressive natural wonders.
country is home to landscapes ranging from the wild and remote Patagonia in the south
to the lively, legendary city of Buenos Aires in the center and to the verdant rain forests
Colonia, Uruguay
Visit the historical Uruguayan town of Colonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
of Iguazú Falls to the north. With such varied landscapes and cultural influences, Argentina
former Portuguese colony, dating to the 17th century.
promises a rich experience for study abroad.
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Buenos Aires El Tigre River Boat Ride & Old Market
Cruise the mystical Río de la Plata, the widest river in the world, passing countless islands
Buenos Aires is the most beautiful city in all of Latin America due to its vibrant culture and
covered with beautiful vegetation and rich in wildlife.
heavy European influence. Wander the bustling streets and grand avenues of the city and
then explore the numerous historic neighborhoods. Experience the enchanting nightlife Argentine Cowboy (Gaucho) Ranch
that the cosmopolitan city is famous for: tango clubs, cafés and world-class theaters. This Escape to the Pampas plains, the land of the Argentine cowboy, and spend a weekend on
is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and living in Argentina. a gaucho ranch. Go horseback riding and experience a real asado (Argentinean BBQ).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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University of Belgrano
I can’t believe how much we did for
PROGRAM LOCATION Buenos Aires, Argentina
Beach & Mar de Plata (semester only, optional)
UNIVERSITY University of Belgrano Study at this prestigious private university founded in 1964 and located in one of Buenos Argentina has miles of beautiful coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Spend the day relaxing
such a great price! The people at Sol care
CREDITS Summer (6 credit hours / 10 quarter units) Aires’ best neighborhoods. Study Spanish with students from all over the world at Belgrano’s in the sun, bathing in the tranquil waters of the Atlantic, and strolling along the beach.
Semester (15 credit hours / 22 quarter units)
Winter Break (3 credit hours / 4 quarter units) state of the art facilities. Classes are taught in Spanish or English. Porteños (people from
about their students. They want to see LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Spanish, English
Buenos Aires) have a very distinct Spanish accent, due to their Italian heritage. Learning
Spanish in Argentina will prepare you for speaking Spanish anywhere.
Cultural Activities
that everyone has fun, is safe, and gets
HOUSING Homestay, 2 meals per day
We organize cultural activities for the weekday afternoons. These activities are designed
EXCURSIONS Included (see list on next page) Homestay (Room & Board) & Meals to accentuate the unique character of Argentina and Buenos Aires.
the most from their experience.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Included (see list on next page) There is no better way to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture than • Tango Performances • Soccer Matches • Theater Night
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Yes by living with one of our carefully selected local host families. You will have breakfast and • Salsa & Merengue Classes • Tango Dance Classes • Festivals
PROGRAM DATES Summer, Semester, Winter Session, Spring dinner with your family and lunch on your own at cafés on the weekdays. • City Tours & Museum Visits • Traditional Cooking Classes • Yoga Classes
Andrea Flores — UC Davis, Davis, CA
Break, Academic Year
ELIGIBILITY No language background required. All majors
are accepted.
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Volunteer & Community Service Spanish Language Levels Dates & Prices*
Beginner I Intermediate I Advanced I
Earn practical experience, improve your Spanish skills, and prepare for your career All programs include full tuition, homestay room & board, excursions, cultural activities,
Beginner II Intermediate II Advanced II
decisions after college. We can place you in a volunteer position in your field of study or director support, medical insurance & much more! See page 4 for full list.
interest. You can even travel abroad with us to just volunteer or intern. Electives (taught in Spanish) Each class is 45 classroom contact hours
Ethics Political History of Argentina Flexible dates! We can accommodate your dates if you need to leave early or arrive on
Courses Gender Studies Economic History of Argentina
a different date.
Full course descriptions are available online at www.soleducation.com/argentina Social Economy in Latin America Latin American Cultural Studies SUMMER PROGRAMS
Latin American Film Contemporary Argentine Art
Summer Programs Spanish Composition 20th Century Latin American History
SUMMER I SUMMER II SUMMER III **
Late May - Late June (4 weeks) Late June - Late July (4 weeks) Late July - Mid August (4 weeks)
College Credit: 6 credit hours or 10 quarter units (each Spanish class is 100 classroom Argentine Literature Urban Planning: Latin American Cities
$3,695 $3,695 $3,695
contact hours. Intermediate & Advanced classes count as 2 classes at your home university): Latin American Political Thought Tango: the Expression of Buenos Aires
Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 1 Spanish Language Class) Latin American Literature Latin America in the Global Economy BACK to BACK Summer Sessions
Argentina: Open Society Political Systems: Latin American Populism Stay 2 Summer Sessions (9 weeks) Stay 3 Summer Sessions (12 weeks) Stay extra weeks (cost per week)
Beginner Spanish (equivalent to Beginner I OR Beginner II)
Argentine Cultural Studies Narratives of the Monstrous in Latin America $6,195 $8,195 $995
Intermediate Spanish (equivalent to Intermediate I & Intermediate II)
Portuguese Latin American Economic History
Advanced Spanish (equivalent to Advanced I & Advanced II or upper division classes) SEMESTER & YEAR PROGRAMS
Electives (taught in English) Each class is 45 classroom contact hours SPRING FALL
Winter Break Programs Argentine Economy U.S. - Latin American Relations
Jan - April Aug - Dec Intensive Spanish Language $8,195
College Credit: up to 6 credit hours or 9 quarter units. International Business Social Economy in Latin America
Feb - June July - Nov Spanish Language & Electives $9,150
Gender in Latin America Latin America in Global Economy
Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language or Electives (choose 1 class) History of Latin America Jorge Luis Borges:Visions of Culture & Knowledge
Jan - June July - Nov Spanish Language & Electives (includes 1 extra month of Intensive Spanish) $9,650
Feb - July July - Nov Classes with Locals $9,650
Beginner I Intermediate I Advanced I Political & Social Change Argentina:The Making of a Country through its Literature
Jan - July July - Nov Classes with Locals (includes 1 extra month of Intensive Spanish Language) $10,150
Beginner II Intermediate II Advanced II Classes with Locals (Argentine students) Each class is 45 classroom contact hours ACADEMIC YEAR
Eva Perón Borges & Cortázar Human Rights in Argentina Departments (hundreds of classes to choose from, contact us for full course listings): Late August - Mid June All Academic Options $16,295
Semester & Academic Year Programs Law
Education
Engineering
Architecture
Communications
Psychology & Sociology
Humanities
Health Sciences
Late February - Late November All Academic Options (includes 1 extra month of Intensive Spanish Language) $17,795
College Credit: 15 credit hours or 22 quarter units Business & Economics Mathematics International Studies Public Relations INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAM (includes everything except excursions)
Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 4 Spanish Language Classes - 210 contact hours) Pharmacy Graphic Design Nursing & Public Health 1, 2, 3 WEEKS OR 1 MONTH (available during non-summer months)
Option 2 - Intensive Spanish Language & Electives (choose up to 5 classes - 225 hours) Journalism Public Relations Liberal Arts & Humanities $1,495 (1 week) $1,995 (2 weeks) $2,495 (3 weeks) $2,995 (1 month)
Option 3 - Classes with Locals, Spanish Language & Electives (up to 5 classes - 225 contact hrs) Psychology Natural Sciences Hotel Management
spring break & Faculty-Led CUSTOM Programs
Technology Social Sciences Restaurant Management
Affordable 1 to 2 week packages. Start any Saturday!
$1,495 (1 week) $1,995 (2 weeks)
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS (summer in Argentina!)**
Affordable 2, 3 & 4 week packages! (Choose 1 to 2 Spanish Language Class)
Late Dec - Mid Jan Early Jan - Mid Jan Early Jan - Late Jan Early Jan - Early Feb
$2,345 (3 weeks) $1,995 (2 weeks) $2,345 (3 weeks) $2,995 (4 weeks)
* Please visit our website at www.soleducation.com for latest dates and prices.
** Programs are taught at the Universidad Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) or Academia Buenos Aires (accredited by ESEADE
University).
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Mexico
Study Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico Included Excursions
Mexico Pacific Beach Trip (Bahías de Huatulco)
A land of snow-capped volcanoes, expansive deserts, cool cloud forests, and the beauty of Explore the pristine beaches on the Pacific Coast with its thousands of small bays.
two coastlines, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Mexico is truly one of the most
beautiful countries in the world. Explore indigenous villages and stroll through colonial Monte Albán Pre-Hispanic Ruins
cities with their welcoming plazas and inspiring architecture. Discover the ancient past Explore Monte Albán, one of the world’s most impressive archeological sites.
of the pre-Hispanic cultures, such as the Maya and the Aztec, still alive today. Mexico is a
perfect destination to study Spanish and explore a unique Latin American country.
Mountain Springs (Hierve el Agua)
Soak in the soothing waters of these natural springs in use for over 2,500 years.
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Oaxaca
Study Spanish in the fascinating colonial city of Oaxaca. Experience the charms of this
Sierra Norte Mountains Hiking Trip
highland locale surrounded by lush mountains and indigenous villages. Oaxaca is an ideal Hike the cloud forests and indigenous villages of the Sierra Norte Mountains.
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location for language immersion and exploring the pre-Hispanic past of the area. The Mitla Pyramids, Teotitlán Artisan Village, & Ancient El Tule Tree
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS friendly people of Oaxaca possess an unmatched hospitality.
Visit Mitla, the ancient Zapotec city known as “The Place of the Dead”,Teotitlán del Valle, a
PROGRAM LOCATION Oaxaca, Mexico
University of Oaxaca Zapotec village known for it’s time-honored tradition of hand-woven rugs, and the El Tule
UNIVERSITY University of Oaxaca, MesoAmerican
University Study at one of the oldest universities in Mexico (est. 1827), located in the historic center tree, over 3,000 years old, this tree is the largest biomass on the planet.
This experience made Spanish a more natural CREDITS Summer (6 credit hours / 9 quarter units)
Semester (15 credit hours / 22 quarter units)
of Oaxaca and only a few blocks south of the famous Zócalo (central plaza). Classes are
taught in Spanish or English.The university has a relaxed atmosphere and modern facilities Cultural Activities
thing for me. I’m no longer self-conscious to
Winter Break (3 credit hours / 4 quarter units)
that include a spacious library, computer lab, and comfortable classrooms. Take advantage
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Spanish We organize cultural activities for the weekday afternoons. These activities are designed
of our intercambios, daily exchange programs with local Mexican university students.
speak or ask for help. HOUSING
EXCURSIONS
Homestay, 3 meals per day
Included (see list on next page) Homestay (Room & Board) & Meals
to accentuate the unique character of Mexico and Oaxaca.
• Museum Visits • Traditional Markets • Art Classes & Galleries
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Included (see list on next page) There is no better way to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture than • Dance Classes • Traditional Cooking Class • Pottery Class
Danielle Costanza – University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Yes by living with our carefully selected local host families You will have breakfast, lunch, and • Guelaguetza Folk Dance • Yoga Classes • Organic Food Market
PROGRAM DATES Summer, Semester, Winter Session, Spring dinner with your family.
Break, Academic Year
ELIGIBILITY No language background required. All majors
are accepted.
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Volunteer & Community Service Electives (taught in Spanish) Each class is 45 classroom contact hours Dates & Prices*
Earn practical experience, improve your Spanish skills, and prepare for your career Screen Writing Latin American Poetry All programs include full tuition, homestay room & board, excursions, cultural activities,
decisions after college. We can place you in a volunteer position in your field of study or Painting I & II Advanced Composition director support, medical insurance & much more! See page 4 for full list.
interest. You can even travel abroad with us to just volunteer or intern rather than taking Drawing I & II History of Mesoamerica Flexible dates! We can accommodate your dates if you need to leave early or arrive on
classes. Medical Spanish Mexican Woman Writers a different date.
Creative Writing Human Rights in Mexico
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Courses Mexican Cinema Latin American Literature
SUMMER I SUMMER II SUMMER III SUMMER IV
Full course descriptions are available online at www.soleducation.com/mexico Mexican Theater Mexican Civilization and Culture
Mid May - Mid June Mid June - Mid July Mid July - Early Aug Early Aug - Late Aug
Mexican History Mexican Literature 20th Century $2,850 (4 weeks) $2,850 (4 weeks) $2,850 (4 weeks) $1,995 - $2,495 (2-3 wks)
Summer & Winter Break Programs Business Spanish Narrative of the Mexican Revolution
BACK to BACK Summer Sessions
College Credit: 6 credit hours or 9 quarter units Mexican Economy Mexican Poetry of the 20th Century
Stay 2 Summers Sessions (8 weeks) Stay 3 Summers Sessions (12 weeks) Stay extra weeks (cost per week)
Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 2 Spanish Language Classes 90 contact hours) Mexican Literature Contemporary Mexican Women Writers
$4,950 $6,950 $795
Option 2 - Intensive Spanish Language & Electives (choose 1 Spanish Class & 1 Elective 90 hrs) Mexican Art History Mexico-US Relations: 19th and 20th century
Option 3 - Electives (choose 2 Electives 90 contact hours) Mexican Short Story Contemporary Mexican Women Film Directors SEMESTER & YEAR PROGRAMS
FALL SEMESTER
Contemporary Mexico
Semester & Academic Year Programs Classes with Locals (Mexican students) Each class is 45 classroom contact hours
Late August - Early December Intensive Spanish Language $6,950
Late August - Early December Spanish Language & Electives $6,950
College Credit: 15 credit hours or 22 quarter units
Departments (hundreds of classes to choose from, contact us for full course listings): Early August - Mid December Classes with Locals ** $6,950
Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 5 Spanish Language Classes - 285 contact hours)
Law Engineering Communications SPRING SEMESTER
Option 2 - Intensive Spanish Language & Electives (choose up to 5 classes - 225 contact hours)
Late January - Early May Intensive Spanish Language $6,950
Option 3 - Electives (choose up to 5 classes - 225 contact hours) Business Architecture Modern Languages
Late January - Early May Spanish Language & Electives $6,950
Education Mathematics International Studies
Spanish Language Classes Early January - Early May Classes with Locals ** $6,950
Pharmacy Graphic Design Nursing & Public Health
Each class is 45 classroom contact hours, beginner classes can be up to 75 contact hours ACADEMIC YEAR
Journalism Public Relations Liberal Arts & Humanities
Beginner I Intermediate I Advanced I Late August - Early May All Academic Options Available $13,950
Psychology Natural Sciences Hotel Management
Beginner II Intermediate II Advanced II
Technology Social Sciences Restaurant Management INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAM (includes everything except excursions)
1, 2, 3 WEEKS OR 1 MONTH (available during non-summer months)
$995 (1 week) $1,450 (2 week) $1,850 (3 week) $2,450 (1 month)
Spring break & Faculty-Led CUSTOM Programs
Affordable 1 to 2 week packages. Start any Saturday!
$995 (1 week) $1,450 (2 weeks)
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS
Affordable 2 to 3 week packages! (Choose 1 Spanish Language or Elective Class)
Late December - Mid January Early January - Mid January Early January - Late January
$1,850 (3 weeks) $1,450 (2 weeks) $1,850 (3 weeks)
* Please visit our website at www.soleducation.com for latest dates and prices.
** Classes with Locals are taught at the MesoAmerican University.
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Costa Rica
Study Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica Included Excursions
Costa Rica Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, Rain Forest Zipline & La Fortuna Waterfall
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Discover a Experience the natural beauty of an active volcano and soak in the exotic hot springs.
country of friendly people and breathtaking scenery.The mountainous landscape is dotted Horseback through the rain forest and feel the rush of a zipline.
with volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and rushing rivers. Costa Rica is situated between two
coastlines, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, giving it miles of stunning seashore Pacific Beach (Manual Antonio National Park)
Get up close and personal with white-faced monkeys, sloths, and relax on pristine beaches.
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that supports an amazing array of sea life. It is considered one of the best places in the
world to study Spanish due to the clear and enjoyable accent of its inhabitants.
Poás Volcano National Park & Hike
Heredia Explore an active volcano at Poás Volcano National Park and hike to the edge of the
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You will live in the cool highlands of Costa Rica in the beautiful city of Heredia, known as world’s widest crater.
the “City of Flowers”. Heredia is located only 20 minutes from the capital city of San José,
yet retains the atmosphere of a smaller Costa Rican town. Heredia provides a wonderful
White-Water Rafting
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS mix of old and new and is the perfect place to study Spanish and explore Costa Rica. Experience the rush of white-water rafting through Costa Rica’s tropical landscapes.
PROGRAM LOCATION Heredia, Costa Rica
San José City Tour
This program is a blast! You learn more UNIVERSITY Latin University of Costa Rica
Latin University of Costa Rica
This private, fully accredited university was founded in 1986. It has a full range of degrees Tour the historical capital city of Costa Rica and visit its many historical landmarks.
culturally, academically, and environmentally
CREDITS Summer (3 credit hours / 4 quarter units)
Semester (15 credit hours / 22 quarter units) for students that come from all over the world. The university is located on a spacious Nicaragua or Panama (included in semester programs, no additional fees!)
Winter Break (3 credit hours / 4 quarter units) campus set amongst pine trees and abundant green space for studying outside and
than you could possibly imagine.
Get off the beaten path, and travel to one of Costa Rica’s beautiful neighbors and
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Spanish intramural sports. First-rate academics combined with a beautiful locale make the Latin
experience the life and culture of another Central American country.
HOUSING Homestay, 3 meals per day, laundry University of Costa Rica a world-class location for study abroad.
Erica Allseitz — The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Monteverde Cloud Forest & Rain Forest Zipline (Faculty-Led Programs only)
EXCURSIONS Included (see list on next page)
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Included (see list on next page) Homestay (Room & Board), Meals & Laundry
Hike in the verdant cloud forest of Monteverde and do a zipline tour.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Yes There is no better way to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture than
PROGRAM DATES Summer, Semester, Winter Session, Spring
by living with our carefully selected local host families. You will have breakfast, lunch, and
Break, Academic Year dinner with your family.
ELIGIBILITY No language background required. All majors
are accepted.
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Cultural Activities Semester & Academic Year Programs Dates & Prices*
We organize cultural activities for the weekday afternoons. These activities are designed College Credit: 15 credit hours or 22 quarter units All programs include full tuition, homestay room & board, excursions, cultural activities,
to accentuate the unique character of Costa Rica and Heredia. Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 4 Spanish Language Classes - taught in
director support, medical insurance & much more! See page 4 for list. Flexible dates! We
consecutive order - up to 240 contact hrs) can accommodate your dates if you need to leave early or arrive on a different date.
• Coffee Tour • Traditional Cooking Classes • Yoga & Dance Classes
Option 2 - Classes with Locals & Intensive Spanish Language (choose up to 5 Classes with Locals SUMMER PROGRAMS
• Soccer Matches • Movie Night • Art Classes
& Spanish Language Classes - 225 contact hrs) SUMMER I SUMMER II SUMMER III SUMMER IV SUMMER V
• Theater Performance • City Tours • Hiking
Option 3 - Classes with Locals (choose up to 5 Classes with Locals - 225 contact hrs) Mid May - Early June Early June - Late June Late June - Mid July Mid July - Early Aug Early Aug - Late Aug
• Photography Class • Spa Retreat • Festivals & Market Day
$2,995 (3 weeks) $2,995 (3 weeks) $2,995 (3 weeks) $2,995 (3 weeks) $2,995 (3 weeks)
Spanish Language & Elective Classes
Volunteer & Community Service Each class is 45 classroom contact hours, beginner classes can be up to 75 contact hours BACK to BACK Summer Sessions
Earn practical experience, improve your Spanish skills, and prepare for your career Beginner I Intermediate I Advanced I Latin American Literature Stay 2 Summer Sessions (6 weeks) - 2 Spanish Classes $3,650
decisions after college. We can place you in a volunteer position in your field of study or Beginner II Intermediate II Advanced II Latin American Civilization Stay 3 Summer Sessions (9 weeks) - 3 Spanish Classes $4,850
interest. You can even travel abroad with us to just volunteer or intern rather than taking & Culture Stay 4 Summer Sessions (12 weeks) - 4 Spanish Classes $6,995
classes. Stay 5 Summer Sessions (15 weeks) - 5 Spanish Classes $7,650
Classes with Locals (Costa Rican students) Each class is 45 classroom contact hours
Summer Classes with Costa Rican Students
Departments (hundreds of classes to choose from, contact us for full course listings):
Courses Law Engineering Communications
Mid May - Mid August (15 weeks) $6,995
Full course descriptions are available online at www.soleducation.com/costarica SEMESTER & YEAR PROGRAMS
Business Architecture Modern Languages
Education Mathematics International Studies FALL SEMESTER
Summer & Winter Break Programs Pharmacy Graphic Design Nursing & Public Health Early September - Mid December Intensive Spanish Language $7,950
Early September - Mid December Classes with Locals & Spanish Language Classes $7,950
College Credit: 3 to 5 credit hours or 4 to 7 quarter units Journalism Public Relations Liberal Arts & Humanities
SPRING SEMESTER
Option 1 - choose 1 Spanish Language or Elective Class (choose 1 Spanish Language Class - up Psychology Natural Sciences Hotel Management
Early January - Late April Intensive Spanish Language $7,950
to 75 contact hrs) Technology Social Sciences Restaurant Management
Early January - Late April Classes with Locals & Spanish Language Classes $7,950
ACADEMIC YEAR
Early September - Late April All Academic Options Available $14,950
INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAM (includes everything except excursions)
1, 2, 3 WEEKS OR 1 MONTH (available during non-summer months)
$995 (1 week) $1,695 (2 weeks) $2,395 (3 weeks) $2,950 (1 month)
Spring break & Faculty-Led CUSTOM Programs
Affordable 1 to 2 week packages. Start any Saturday!
$995 (1 week) $1,895 (2 weeks)
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS
Affordable 2 to 3 week packages! (Choose 1 Spanish Language Class)
Late December - Mid January Early January - Mid January Early January - Late January
$2,395 (3 weeks) $1,695 (2 weeks) $2,395 (3 weeks)
* Please visit our website at www.soleducation.com for latest dates and prices.
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Study Abroad in Granada, Spain Included Excursions
Spain Costa del Sol Beaches (Nerja)
Spain is a country of fascinating diversity, visible in its people, its countryside, and its Explore intimate beaches, tucked amongst cliffs and rocks jutting from the sea.
profound history. The variety of cultures that have influenced Spain include the Romans,
Moors, and Gypsies. While living in Spain, you will learn about the diversity of cultures the Sierra Nevada Mountain Villages (Las Alpujarras)
country offers. Come experience the fascination and intrigue of Spain! Hike in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains and explore the lost villages of the Moors.
Granada Mediterranean Beaches (Málaga)
Learn Spanish in the vibrant city of Granada! Explore the narrow, cobblestone streets of the Visit the golden beaches of the Mediterranean and relax in the deep, blue waters.
former Muslim quarter, full of Moroccan tea houses and shops. Wander the passageways
of the Alhambra or enter the white-washed caves of the Gypsies and experience the
Alhambra Palace
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passion of a flamenco performance. Stroll Granada’s historic streets, lined with Europe’s Explore the exotic Alhambra, the ancient palace of the Sultans.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
top fashion stores. In addition to the mysteries and intrigue of the city, the Sierra Nevada Sevilla & Córdoba (Summer 1 & Semester Programs)
PROGRAM LOCATION Granada, Spain
Mountains provide an impressive backdrop to all that Granada has to offer.
UNIVERSITY University of Granada Tour two of the most historic cities in Europe. Sevilla is the artistic and cultural capital of
CREDITS Summer (6 credit hours / 9 quarter units) University of Granada southern Spain and Córdoba is home to Spain’s most famous Moorish mosque.
Semester (15 credit hours / 22 quarter units)
Study at the prestigious University of Granada’s CLM (Center of Modern Languages),
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Winter Break (3 credit hours / 4 quarter units)
Spanish, English founded in 1531, and located in one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. Walking to Cultural Activities
HOUSING Homestay, 3 meals per day, laundry class you will pass through winding cobblestone streets and hidden plazas. Spanish classes We organize cultural activities for the weekday afternoons. These activities are designed
I have fallen in love with Granada and I can’t wait EXCURSIONS Included (see list on next page)
are taught in historic buildings dating to the 16th century. The university provides many to accentuate the unique character of southern Spain.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Included (see list on next page)
opportunities outside of the classroom to practice Spanish with both locals and students
• Flamenco Dance Classes • Granada Cathedrals Tour • Arabic Baths
to come back! It has opened my eyes to the way INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Yes (semester & academic year)
from around the world.
• City Tours • Bike Tours • Flamenco Performances
people live in other cultures. Come with an open
PROGRAM DATES Summer, Semester, Winter Session, Spring
Break, Academic Year
Homestay (Room & Board), Meals & Laundry • Horseback Riding • Food Tasting • Arabic Tea Houses
There is no better way to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture than
mind, come prepared to grow.
ELIGIBILITY No language background required. All majors • Theater Night • Hiking • Museum Visits & Festivals
are accepted. by living with our carefully selected local host families. You will have breakfast, lunch, and
dinner with your family.
Jane Adolph – St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
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Earn practical experience, improve your Spanish skills, and prepare for your career College Credit: 15 credit hours or 22 quarter units (each class is 45 contact hours) All programs include full tuition, homestay room & board, excursions, cultural activities,
decisions after college. Choose an internship with a company, educational institution or Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 4 Spanish Language Classes - 350 contact hours) director support, medical insurance & much more! See page 4 for full list.
NGO (offered during the semester or academic year). Option 2 - Intensive Spanish Language & Electives (choose classes- 225 contact hours) Flexible dates! We can accommodate your dates if you need to leave early or arrive on
Courses Electives (taught in Spanish or English) for students of all levels a different date.
History of Spain The Arab World & the West SUMMER PROGRAMS
Full course descriptions are available online at www.soleducation.com/spain Spanish Literature Spanish Civilization & Culture
SUMMER I SUMMER II SUMMER IIIa SUMMER IIIb
Spanish Art History Spanish & Latin American Economics
Summer & Winter Break Programs Geography of Spain Latin American Civilization & Culture June (5 weeks) July (4 weeks) August (3 weeks) August (4 weeks)
$4,295 $3,995 $3,550 $3,995
College Credit: 6 credit hours or 8 quarter units (each option is up to 90 classroom Islamic Culture in Spain Political System of Spain & the EU
contact hours. Intermediate & Advanced classes will count as 2 classes at your Electives (taught in Spanish) for intermediate, advanced students or heritage speakers BACK to BACK Summer Sessions
home university) Linguistics Teaching English to Spanish Speakers Stay 2 Summers Sessions (8 weeks) Stay 3 Summers Sessions (12 weeks) Stay extra weeks (cost per week)
Option 1 - Intensive Spanish Language (choose 2 Spanish Language Classes) Geography of Spain Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language $6,995 $8,995 $995
Option 2 - Intensive Spanish Language & Electives (choose 1 Spanish Language & 2 Electives) Spanish Grammar Economy & Business in Spain & Latin America
Option 3 - Electives (choose up to 4 Elective Classes) History of America Health, Ecology & Environment in Spain SEMESTER & YEAR PROGRAMS
Varieties of Spanish Society & Politics in Modern Spain FALL SEMESTER
Spanish Language Classes (taught year-round) Speaking & Writing Spanish Art (Contemporary) Late September - Mid December Intensive Spanish Language or Spanish Language & Electives $9,195
Beginner I Intermediate I Advanced I Superior I
Andalusian Heritage Spanish Art (Antiquity to Renaissance) Late August - Mid December Intensive Spanish Language or Spanish Language & Electives $10,295
Beginner II Intermediate II Advanced II Superior II (includes 1 month of Intensive Spanish Language)
Islamic Culture in Spain Spanish Art (Baroque-Present Day)
Elective Classes (summer & winter break programs) Latin American Literature Spanish History (Modern Age) SPRING SEMESTER
History of Spain Business Spanish Medical Spanish Spanish Theater Spanish History (Franco to Present Day) Late January - Mid May Intensive Spanish Language or Spanish Language & Electives $9,195
Spanish Literature Islamic Culture in Spain Tourism Spanish History of Spanish Music Spanish Literature (Renaissance & Baroque) Early January - Mid May Intensive Spanish Language or Spanish Language & Electives $10,295
Varieties of Spanish Latin American Literature Hispanic Studies History of Spanish Cinema Spanish Literature (up to the 19th century) (includes 1 month of Intensive Spanish Language)
Geography of Spain Spanish Civilization & Culture Traditional Music Spanish Literature (19th-20th century) ACADEMIC YEAR
Spanish Art History Latin American Civilization & Culture History & Art of Flamenco Spanish Literature (20th Century) Late August - Mid May All Academic Options Available $17,995
Modern Language Electives (taught year-round) Business Spanish Spanish Literature (Enlightenment & Romanticism)
INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAM (includes everything except excursions)
Arabic Italian Japanese Politics & Government in Spain Translation from English to Spanish
1, 2, 3 WEEKS OR 1 MONTH (available during non-summer months)
French Catalan Portuguese Women in Spanish Literature History & Culture of Jewish Communities in Spain
$1,245 (1 week) $1,945 (2 weeks) $2,645 (3 weeks) $3,195 (1 month)
German Chinese Russian
Spring break & Faculty-Led CUSTOM Programs
Affordable 1 to 3 week packages!
$1,245 (1 week) $1,945 (2 weeks) $2,645 (3 weeks)
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS **
Affordable 2 to 3 week packages! (Choose 1 Spanish Language Class)
Early Dec - Mid Dec Late Dec - Mid Jan Early Jan - Mid Jan Early Jan - Late Jan
$1,945 (2 weeks) $2,645 (3 weeks) $1,945 (2 weeks) $2,645 (3 weeks)
* Please visit our website at www.soleducation.com for latest dates and prices.
** Winter Break programs are taught at IMSOL (Instituto Mediterraneo Sol, accredited by the University of Alcalá).
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Not only have I learned a lot of Spanish Faculty-Led Custom Programs Student Testimonials
but I have also learned a lot about myself. Want to take a group of your students abroad and not worry about any of the logistics?
Let us do what we do best! Let Sol Education Abroad organize a custom program for you
“This is hands down the best study abroad program I could ever imagine! I can’t believe
everything that was included and provided for us. It is definitely better than the program
I will never forget my time here or the
“This program is the best in terms of support. If I had to choose it over again, I’d absolutely my university offers and more affordable also!”
and your students and we will pay for absolutely all of your expenses (including airfare,
do it all the same. SOL is the best!”
apartment or homestay, meals, a local cell phone, all excursions & cultural activities and Britany Winkle (University of California, Santa Barbara)
people I have met. This has been the best much more). All you have to do is get a group of your students interested! Sarah Bostaph (University of Mary Washington)
“My Spanish dramatically improved. I didn’t know anything before I got there and
experience of my life!
Our Faculty-Led Custom Programs can be as short as a week to as long as you like and “SOL is simply amazing, they do everything possible to accommodate all of your needs.” afterwards I could hold a complete conversation in Spanish!”
can take place any time of the year, during the summer, spring break, winter break, or Marvin Gamez (University of California, Riverside) Bridget Bailey (San Diego State University)
whenever it best fits you and your student’s needs. We will organize what we include
Meaghan Flaherty — Texas A&M in all of our study abroad programs: classes at a prestigious local university or language “SOL is a great program that really focuses on the needs of the students and isn’t “SOL encourages you to explore and ‘get lost’ in the adventure, rather than handing you
institute, Spanish immersion with our local host families, world-class weekend excursions, interested in packing students in. There is definitely a one-on-one interaction with the the experience as though you were a tourist. By the end of my experience I could talk for
engaging cultural activities, and much more. We work with our partner universities to families, the teachers, and the directors and that makes it very easy to feel at ease and hours with people in Spanish.”
create specialized courses and we can even arrange for your faculty to teach a class onsite! comfortable in a foreign country which can be extremely stressful. It is very different than
Lauren Haegele (University of Kentucky)
all of the other main stream programs.”
Programs can have a variety of academic themes, not just limited to the Spanish language.
Stephanie Glowik (Salem State College) “The excursions set SOL way apart and given the number of students participating you
Popular themes include: will make great friends and not feel crowded by a group of 70+ students like in other
“In 2 months I learned more than I have studying Spanish for 6 years. My director was programs. With SOL my Spanish improved 150%.”
• Field Biology in Costa Rica • Law & Social Sciences in Argentina
passionate and excited about her job, which in turn makes the students feel the same way
John Sargent (Texas A&M)
• Medical Spanish in Oaxaca • International Business in Spain about the program. I always felt like I was safe and in good hands.”
Tara Blumeyer (Loras College) “This experience has changed me as a person, and the influence it has had on my life will
Steps to go abroad!
be unforgettable. Go, even if you have doubts, you will not regret it!!!”
Step 1 - Complete our request form so that we can tailor your program exactly the way “This program is seriously the best quality for the time and money that you put in. It
you want it. Please call our office or complete our online request “Faculty-Led Custom Erin Kocurek (University of Houston)
exceeded my expectations in every way.”
Program “ form. We will use this to make a Program Calendar & custom website. Sally Wilcox (University of Kentucky) “Because of this experience, I’ve decided to pursue a minor in Spanish. Knowing Spanish
Step 2 - Help us promote the new custom program with your university & student will be extremely helpful when I start looking for jobs after college. Unlike many of the
“You’ll feel safe but also outside your comfort zone, in the best way possible. Just decide other programs there are to choose from, SOL does a variety of cultural activities and
body. We will help you:
to come, that’s the hardest part—learning Spanish, making friends, trying new food and excursions. You will never be bored!”
• Host an information session (we will provide marketing materials) learning about a new culture, and having an amazing time—that’s the easy stuff. This
Jacqueline Tolson (University of California, Santa Barbara)
• Give classroom presentations (we will provide you with a program video) experience has changed me.”
• Print flyers (we will make the flyers for you) Caitlin St. Pierre (Texas State University) “You get a good balance of everything: school, culture, and free time. We had a lot more
• Contact interested students (we will email any interested students) activities than other programs that my friends used, and it was cheaper, so it was the most
“It felt like the perfect balance between school and fun. The host families are extremely cultural bang for your buck.”
Step 4 - Custom Website! We will create a custom program website so that your experienced with hosting students, and they are always there for whatever you need.”
students have all the information in one location, with the application one click away! Mikayla Mejia (University of California, Los Angeles)
Laura Arbeiter (Texas A&M)
Step 5 - Student Applications! Students will apply directly to our program and we will “Sol Education Abroad is a fantastic organization: it offers every element that a student
“SOL offers a great program at a great price. You get the chance to meet new people could hope for in a study abroad program: living with a caring host family, full immersion
handle all logistics directly with your students.
from around the world and build life-long relationships with them. I can speak from into a new culture and language, incredible excursions, and the opportunity to make life-
It’s that easy! Please contact our office at 512.380.1003 for details and a custom price! experience SOL is the way to go!” long friends and contacts.”
Adrieene Carter (University of Houston) Amy Gibson (Indiana University)
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