GEO: Oviedo - Study Abroad Programs in Oviedo
- Hosted at: University of Oviedo
- Location(s): Oviedo, Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Individual programs available to non-UO students include:Spanish Language in Oviedo: Four-week intensive Spanish language programs are offered in July and August. You may earn up to one year of Spanish language credit for enrolling in both session... read more
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I learned so much about who I am as a person and what I want to do with my life. It was the best and most worthwhile semester I've e ver had. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I grew a lot as a person and my goals became more clear to me. Defintely worthwhile. Maggie C - Western Washington University View Entire Review
I originally was only going to study aboard for fall term and I just couldn't leave, so I extended my stay for the whole year. Katie L - University of Oregon View Entire Review
Yes. Very worthwhile. I would go back in a heartbeat. I gained independence from family. Worked on fluency in Spanish. Anna H - Western Oregon University View Entire Review
yes, i made spanish friends Riley D - University of Oregon View Entire Review
Loved it. Living abroad really helped me learn more about myself and my place in the world, including how I identify as an American. It couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I gained such a new awareness of other cultures, especially during my travels before and after the program. Traveling within Europe is super cheap... Jennifer F - University of Oregon View Entire Review
I became much more independent by being abroad, I had time to really find myself and it gave me a new-found confidence when I returned home. I experienced a lot of new things, I was introduced to a lot of new ideas and a new way of thinking and viewing the world. I arrived in Spain knowing very basic spanish and I left being a... Kelsey G - Concordia University - Portland View Entire Review
This program changed my life and allowed me to be the person I always wanted to be but was unable to be in the United States! A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
My study abroad experience in Oviedo was absolutely worthwhile. It was a great place to study. There aren't very many people who speak English in the city, minus the students, so you will learn and practice your language every time you step out of your door. Many of the professors are good and are willing to help you if you have... Lexie G - University of Oregon View Entire Review
It's as simple as this, I had no bad days in Spain. I loved the people who were in my group, I still hang out/Skype with people from my group and I plan on going back to Spain ASAP. Danielle F - University of Oregon View Entire Review
I learned a lot of Spanish and a lot about their culture. My experience was amazing and i would do it all over again with the same people because when compared to the other programs that were in spain at the same time, ours was by far the best. James W - University of Oregon View Entire Review
The ability and confidence to function independently in a foreign place, a richer cultural and academic knowledge that cannot be experienced through just travels alone, and the world can be a very beautiful place. Gabriella M - University of Oregon View Entire Review
I gained confidence in myself to survive alone while being submerged into a culture alone. I with that I would have lived with a host family instead of in a dorm. Rebekah F - Wheeling Jesuit University View Entire Review
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Individual programs available to non-UO students include:
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Spanish Language in Oviedo: Four-week intensive Spanish language programs are offered in July and August. You may earn up to one year of Spanish language credit for enrolling in both sessions. Each four-week session is designed for beginning through advanced level students. All courses are taught in Spanish and emphasize reading, writing, listening and speaking. In addition to the language courses, you will choose from several special topics that focus on Spanish society and culture. Classes are held in the mornings allowing you the opportunity to enjoy the many leisure activities offered in the area during the summer. You will attend courses with US and other international students. You will stay in a university residence hall or a homestay. In-class learning is complemented by field trips, guided visits and other group activities included in the program fee. The GEO summer programs offer you full support and are preceded by an intensive orientation.
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Hispanic Heritage in Oviedo: This program is designed to help heritage speakers discover and develop their inherent linguistic abilities. You will learn to maintain and improve your Spanish knowledge and apply reading and writing skills acquired in English into the Spanish language. All courses are taught in Spanish and you will be in class with other heritage speakers. You will live with a host family or in the Ovida residence hall in Oviedo, which will further assist in the speed of cultural immersion. Homestays in Oviedo are carefully selected to fit your needs. In-class learning is complemented by field trips, guided visits and other group activities included in the program fee.
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Spanish Immersion in Oviedo: You will take your core language courses in Spanish (intermediate and advanced levels) through the Curso de Lengua y Cultura Españolas para Extranjeros (ELE) at the University of Oviedo. At ELE you will attend courses with US and other international students. A cross-cultural communications course, taught in English, is conducted by local faculty.
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Advanced Spanish Literature and Culture in Oviedo: This program is ideal for Spanish majors who would like to have an intensive immersion experience while making significant progress toward the completion of their degree requirements. You will enroll in two four-credit courses.
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Special Topics in Spanish Language and Culture in Oviedo: This Spring quarter program features two courses taught in English by a US faculty member during the first half of the program followed by intensive Spanish language courses offered by the University of Oviedo's ELE program during the latter portion of the program.
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Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
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