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Santander

Academic Year:

Studies with Spaniards

Year 3 2010/2011 (Early Sep, 2010 to Late Jun, 2011)
University of Cantabria
Catalog Code: ISNY3310

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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.
Early September
Orientation
Arrive in Madrid, Spain. Check into hotel and rest. Meeting and city visit in evening.
Early September
Excursion
Guided tour of El Museo del Prado, El Palacio Real, and visit Retiro Park.
Early September
Excursion
Day trip to El Escorial and arrive in Toledo in the evening.
Early September
Excursion
Guided tour of Toledo. Evening is free.
Early September
Travel
Leave for Santander and meet your host family.
Early September
Classes
Orientation course at Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP).
Early September - Mid September
Classes
Regular classes at the Universidad de Cantabria. Weekends are free except for some organized excursions.
Late September - Late December
Classes
Regular classes at the Universidad de Cantabria
Early January - Late January
Classes
End of fall semester classes and final exams at the UC.
Late January - Mid February
Classes
Spring semester classes at the Universidad de Cantabria.
Mid February - Early June
Exams
Final Exams.
Early June - Late June
Travel
Depart Santander in the evening on overnight bus to Madrid.
Late June
Travel
Arrive in Madrid in the early morning. Depart for the U.S. (Students may stay and travel if they wish.)
Late June
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
Winter break.
Late December - Early January
Holiday
Day of Saint Thomas
Late January
Holiday
Holy Week
Early April - Early April
Holiday
Local Spanish holiday.
Early May
  • 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.