Study Abroad in Spain

Study abroad in Spain! Excellent choice! Spain boasts a long and colorful history, many fine colleges and universities, and many opportunities for study. You can study Spanish in Spain and come away with a cool Castilian accent. Or you can enjoy studying Spain itself.

You can pick the school that fits you best. For the complete overseas experience, maybe you want to stay with a local family. Or maybe your school has favorite colleges and programs. If you aren't connected to a university, search the Web for "study abroad Spain" or "study Spanish in Spain". You'll get thousands of hits. The most prominent will be professional companies that facilitate your travel and registration. Before you use any of these, try to get feedback from past clients. We like www.foreignstudy.com because of its focus on Spain, with programs in Madrid and Salamanca.

Going Solo - If you want to blaze your own trail and set up your own study plan, here are a few warnings:

• There's not much sense in heading off for Spanish study abroad on your own without at least a basic knowledge of the language, so study in advance, if you don't know at least the greetings and some survival skills.
• Learn about the money and know the current exchange rate. Spain shouldn't be a complete mystery when you arrive. A bit if advance preparation will keep you from getting ripped off overseas.
• Check out the climate and terrain before you travel. Studying is easier if you're comfortable. The right clothes and shoes are important. Yes, you can get clothing in Spain, and you may want to, to look less foreign, but only after you have a good idea of local fashions.
• Spain promotes itself, even providing information for those who want to study in Spain. Look for official government sites with the ".es" web address suffix. You'll have to contact the Spanish government eventually, to get your visa.

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