Types
of College Study Abroad Programs
AmeriSpan
offers two distinct types of study
abroad programs so that you can find the
program that meets your individual needs
and interests.
Language and Culture Programs
These programs are geared towards students who want a language intensive study abroad experience.
The Language and Culture programs
offer varied start dates dependent on
the program location, you can earn
4-12 foreign language credits. It is
important to note the independent
nature of the Language and Culture
programs, although these are fairly
structured programs with activities
and excursions you may be the only
College Study Abroad student. You
will still interact with non-College Study Abroad students studying the
language.
Language and Culture PLUS
Programs
These programs offer the basic core of
the Language and Culture program, foreign language
classes, PLUS they allow you to
take a variety of electives in various
subject areas. The combination of
language classes and electives (taught
primarily in English) will allow you
to earn 14-18
credits. The Language and
Culture PLUS structure and start dates
are specific to each location.
All participants begin and complete
the program at the same time.
This table compares the two AmeriSpan
College Study Abroad programs
| |
Language &
Culture |
Language &
Culture PLUS |
| Start
dates |
Varied,
dependent on location |
All
students start on the same date |
| Program
Length |
4-12
weeks |
12-16
weeks |
| Credits |
4-12
language credits |
14-18
credits (language & electives) |
| Institution |
Specializing
in language classes |
Foreign
University/academic institution |
| Courses |
Language
classes
Culture taught in context of
learning target language |
Language
classes
Electives primarily taught in English
|
| Student
Body |
Wide
variety of ages &
nationalities |
US
University and local students |
| Class
Size |
Max
6-12 students/class
depending
on program location |
Max
12-25 students/class
depending on location and/or
course |
| Requirements |
Minimum
2.5 GPA
No previous language study
required |
Minimum
2.75 GPA
1 semester of language study
required |
| Volunteer/Intern |
Available
at most locations |
Available
at most locations |
|
|
