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Santander

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Spanish Language, Culture and Electives in English

Year 2 2010/11 (Late Sep, 2010 to Early Apr, 2011)
Menéndez Pelayo International University-Santander
Catalog Code: ISNY1210

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Travel
Depart the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight.
Late September
Orientation
Arrive in Madrid, Spain. Check into hotel and rest. Visit the Plaza Mayor in the evening.
Late September
Excursion
Guided tour of El Museo del Prado, El Palacio Real, and visit Retiro Park.
Early October
Excursion
Day trip to El Escorial and arrive in Toledo in the evening.
Early October
Excursion
Guided tour of Toledo. Evening is free.
Early October
Travel
Leave for Santander and meet your host family.
Early October
Classes
Placement exam and regular classes at the Menéndez Pelayo International University. Weekends are free except for several organized excursions, dates to be announced once students arrive in Santander.
Early October - Mid December
Classes
Christmas Break.
Mid December - Early January
Classes
Second semester classes.
Mid January - Early April
Travel
Depart Santander in the evening on overnight bus to Madrid.
Early April
Travel
Arrive in Madrid in the early morning. Depart for the U.S. (Students may stay and travel if they wish.)
Early April
Holidays
Holiday
Spain National Holiday
Mid October
Holiday
All Saints' Day
Early November
Holiday
Constitution Day
Early December
Holiday
Day of the Immaculate Conception
Early December
Holiday
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Late March - Early April
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.