Hispanic Heritage
SPN 476 – 3 credits, 3 hours
Location: Oviedo, Spain
Travel dates: June 28 – July 29, 2024
Course Description: This is a study abroad course in which students will enhance their language skills and knowledge of a foreign culture through class meetings, seminars, and on-site visits to places of historic and cultural importance. They will be immersed in the language of the country and attend language and literature courses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completed at least 12 college credits with min. 2.75 GPA
- Completed SPN 106 or higher; or by approval of Modern Languages Department (request language assessment and show 3 credits of language study)
- Submit complete application by February 23, 2025
- CUNY requires all study abroad participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Housing and Meals: Students will have single rooms by Colegio Mayor, a university dormitory. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by Colegio Mayor; lunch will be organized at a restaurant.
Program Deposit: $350
Remaining Program Fee: $1,630
BMCC students accepted to the program pay $1,630 which includes the Association BMCC Study Abroad Scholarship. The fee covers international airfare, housing, meals, local program-related transportation, excursions, health insurance and any emergency costs related to COVID-19. Students may apply to other scholarships to help cover the program fee. Learn more about scholarships.
Non-BMCC Students pay $4,893 for the program fee. Non-BMCC students are not eligible to receive the Association BMCC study abroad scholarship.
Additional Program Costs: BMCC tuition and fees for 3 credits, as well as out-of-pocket costs for personal expenses, visa (if needed), tips, and out-of-pocket meals. Optional side trips to local tourist attractions may also incur additional costs. These costs are not included in the program fee. Students must pay BMCC tuition separately. Pell may be applied depending on eligibility. Please contact the financial aid office to find out if Pell can pay for your summer tuition: BMCC Financial Aid
Program application deadline: February 23, 2025
Students must make a $350 deposit by February 23, 2025
For more information, please contact:
Professor Marilyn Rivera Ayala
Modern Languages Department
Email: mrivera@bmcc.cuny.edu
Sandra Cortez, Study Abroad Manager
Email: scortez@bmcc.cuny.edu
Please note that all information listed above is subject to change at any time.