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Arcos Learning Abroad in Santiago de Compostela, Spain: Semester
(Directory Program)
Study abroad in the historical city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain located in Galica province in Spain's Northwest corner. It is home to the incredible Santiago Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with construction dating back to 1074. The old city center, with its winding cobblestone streets and many hidden plazas, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Santiago is famous as the final destination point of the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James. It is also home to the University of Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain’s top 3 universities dating to the 1500s. The program includes tuition, housing with a homestay or in a residence hall, excursions, cultural activities, insurance and a dedicated resident staff. Surrounded by mountains Santiago is only minutes away from Spain’s striking Atlantic coastline making this an ideal location for study abroad and exploring a unique and fascinating part of the world!
Academic Offering
Students enroll in four classes for 12 credits during the semester. Add-on four more weeks with the program in order to take an additional 3 credit internship course in order to earn a total of 15 credits. Listed below are the unique classes available:
Spanish and Electives courses:
Spanish language (choose 1):
Intermediate I
Intermediate II
Advanced I
Spanish Civilization & Culture
Composition & Conversation
Atlantic Spain: The Camino de Santiago
(includes 2 days walking the Camino de Santiago!)
Internship Course:
Develop social skills.
Explore posible career options.
Connect with people in the community.
Increase self-understanding, independence and confidence.
School of Record: University of Santiago de Compostela
