Study Abroad

SSC Spain Summer Program

The Department of Foreign languages has a very affordable intensive summer program in Spain. Earn 6 Spanish language credits. Inmerse yourself in the language. Read all about it.

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SSC Québec Summer Program

The Department of Foreign languages has a very affordable intensive summer program in Québec at Université Laval. Earn 6 French language credits. Inmerse yourself in the language. Read all about it.

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Study Abroad at SSC

The Center for International Education (CIE) at Salem State College (a division of Non-Traditional Programs) facilitates study abroad for SSC students. (They also bring foreign students to SSC, something which you should also consider taking advantage of if you're interested in other languages and cultures.)

The Center's director is Donald Ross and he is available for those desiring to meet or talk with him: (Donald Ross).

Center for International Education
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: (978) 542-6351
Fax: (978) 542-7104

The Center currently houses four programs:

• International Student Programs
• Non-credit English as a Second Language Program 
• Study Abroad Programs in Oxford, England, and Caen, France, and others through the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS).
• Short Term Programs

Salem State College belongs to the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS), "An American consortium which offers students a choice of 32 programs in 24 countries. Sponsoring institutions develop and maintain programs with international institutions. These programs are rigorously reviewed by both CCIS and American accrediting agencies. The course content focuses on language learning, the social sciences, the humanities, and business."

Dates: Vary according to program. Generally speaking applications are due midway through the semester prior to going abroad. Costs: Costs vary widely according to the program location and structure. The range is from under $3,000 for Tuition and Fees to approximately $10,000. However, CCIS programs are very competitive.

(http://www.salemstate.edu/cie/abroad_ccis.htm)

CCIS has semester-long programs in Argentina (Buenos Aires), Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile (Valdivia), China, Costa Rica (San José, Santa Ana), Cyprus, Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), Ecuador (Guayaquil and Quito), England, France (Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Nice), Germany (Heidelberg), Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy (Florence, Rome, Venice), Korea, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain (Seville), and Switzerland.

CCIS also has Summer and Short Term Study Abroad Programs in Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus , Ecuador, England, France Germany, Israel, Italy, Morocco , Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, and Switzerland.

(http://www.ccisabroad.org/)

View a summary of French Study Abroad Opportunities for Salem State College Students

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Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Council for International Education (MaCIE)
• UMass Amherst International Programs
• Spanish Visiting Teachers Program: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain through its Education Office at the Embassy of Spain in U.S. are implementing a program of collaboration to promote the study of the Spanish language and cultures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• The Spanish Resource Center: The Spanish Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston has been created to enhance the teaching and study of the Spanish language and cultures throughout the Commonwealth.

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Study Abroad and the Department of Foreign Languages

The Department of Foreign Languages is has been offering month-long summer programs in Spain during the summer. For more information, go to the Spain Summer Program page or get in touch with Dr. Serra.

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Other programs

• Center for Cross-Cultural Study
  Programs in Seville, Spain and Havana, Cuba.
• College Consortium for International Studies
  Programs by country; Spain, France, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina.
• University of Massachusetts Spanish programs abroad: Salamanca, Oviedo, Granada (Spain), Cuernavaca (México)
• Global Exchange's Cuba Spanish Language School at the University of Havana: "An alternative way to learn Spanish while experiencing one of the world's most fascinating countries."
• AmeriSpan
  "AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish language immersion and educational travel programs throughout Spain, México, the Caribbean and Central and South America. We represent over 40 language schools in 15 countries all over the Spanish-speaking world and offer instruction for all levels of Spanish, from Beginners to Advanced speakers."

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