University of Leon
Leon, Spain
Description
At the University of Leon, students will get a well-rounded experience of both professional activities and community engagement. Leon is locked in a unique region of Spain where the dialect spoken (Leonese) is so different from Spanish, and it is now considered an official language of the region. This is an ideal location for students looking to study Spanish and explore architectural masterpieces and famous cathedrals. During the day, students can immerse themselves in the rich culture of the city. During the night, students will find themselves enjoying the modern nightlife of Leon. Seamlessly, the historic and modern aspects of Leon will blend to deliver an unforgettable study abroad experience.
Academic Calendar: Semester and summer session dates TBD.
Academic Subjects
Spanish Language and Culture
Students take Spanish language and culture courses as determined by a placement test
taken after arrival. Students that are fluent in Spanish are encouraged to participate
in regular courses at the Universidad de León in the Arts & Sciences." to " Fields
of study include anthropology, archeology, business, earth sciences, ecology, economics,
history, humanities, language study, linguistics, literature, natural and physical
sciences, philosophy, religion, and social sciences.".
Housing
University dormitories are available for temporary or semester accommodation, in addition to individually rented apartments in the city center or family home stays with full board.
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Program Details
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Requirements: None
Required GPA: 3.0
Program Costs
Students pay tuition fees to CCSU. Housing and meal costs will be paid on site in Spain.
Contact
Zongxiang Mei
International Education Coordinator
Center for International Education
Barnard Hall, Room 406
860.832.2043
zongxiang.mei@ccsu.edu
Dr. Lilian Uribe
Department of Modern Languages
860.832.2893
uribe@ccsu.edu
Dr. Paloma Lapuerta
Department of Modern Languages
860.83.2844
lapuertap@ccsu.edu