IUS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Whether you enroll for a full semester program or attend one of our 3-week intensive sessions, your IUS study abroad experience is much more than a few language classes "on location". Organized class excursions to important sites in and around Seville supplement your formal coursework. Special learning options accommodate your specific needs and interests.

 

PROGRAM SESSIONS

As an IUS student, you register for classes just as you do at your college or university in the United States. You may register for one or more of the sessions in which IUS’ academic year is divided: Fall Semester, January Intensive Session, Spring Semester, June Intensive Session, and July Intensive Session. During the Fall and/or Spring Semesters, you may enroll in three to five courses during each semester. During any of the three Intensive Sessions, you may enroll in one course. Under special conditions, you may take 2 courses during these intensive sessions. Contact IUS for further details.

Note: All classes observe legal Spanish holidays. In addition, spring semester classes are off during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the week of La Feria de Abril.

 

INSTRUCTORS

Almost all IUS classes are taught in Spanish by Spanish instructors holding Ph.D. or "licenciatura" degrees (M.A. equivalents). Our instructors have extensive experience in teaching, and in guiding American students in study abroad programs. Many have taught in U.S. colleges and universities.

"The staff was always ready to answer questions, give advice or help out in any way possible. Everyone was always  very helpful and friendly."
Natalie Jean Fox • Gettysburg College

 

ORIENTATION

All academic programs begin with an Orientation Session, which includes the following:
An introduction to IUS and your academic program;
Valuable information about making your stay abroad a successful experience culturally, personally and academically.
Important: We require all students to attend orientation.

 

CULTURAL EXCURSIONS

Your academic program is supplemented with class trips to sites in and around Seville, designed to reinforce topics covered in class. There will also be day trips and overnight trips to places such as the following:

• Arcos de la Frontera
• Cáceres
• Cádiz
• Córdoba
• Granada
• Jerez de la Frontera
• La Rábida
• Matalascañas
• Merida
• Trujillo
• Gibraltar