STUDY ABROAD: SPAIN


Known for being the land of beautiful women, rich culture, Flamenco music and dance, fantastic beaches and a lot more, Spain offers one of the most exciting places to study abroad for a student wishing to soak up some international culture or learn Spanish.

Students that take up summer abroad programs can choose to be in either a short-term or a long-term course. Study programs in Spain offer the international student the opportunity to take electives in a variety of disciplines at prestigious universities like Allocate, Barcelona, Granada and Madrid to name a few.

Scholarships for an international student are available through a number of agencies that facilitate the study programs. Student loans are also available. Agencies like Collegiate Funding Services, Smart Money and Understanding Financial Aid are some of the more well known.

International students doing study abroad programs choose from a number of student housing opportunities. A student can opt for student housing that houses more than a hundred students such as apartments or casa universitarias (off campus shared furnished flats or residencies).

Or a home stay option is available in which the student can stay with a host family to get the real taste of Spanish culture and have a more in-depth experience. Students should also apply for an International Student ID card. This card helps the student in getting discounts at museums and cathedrals or boat tickets and train tickets. Even though you'll be studying you'll still have plenty of time to sight-see.

The student has to apply for a student visa in due time. It is advisable to apply for a multiple entry visa for the international student. Most study abroad programs in Spain offer courses that may include field trips and plenty of excursions. The multiple entry visa allows the international student to travel between countries during the program should the student wish to do so.

Summer study abroad programs are interesting and the student can choose from a variety of options. High school summer programs are also offered for the student who wishes to finish high school abroad. The courses that are offered for international high school students vary from language courses to cultural recreational activities to Art and Architecture.

Internship programs and scholarships are also available in the various educational institutions. Scholarships for international high school students based on merit can be attained by the student in some institutions. Usually the institution will also cover student health insurances. (Student Travel and Health Insurance 101)

Spain is a beautiful country and because of the cheaper educational programs as compared to other countries in Europe, it is one of the most popular academic destinations among students who wish to study abroad. Among other things, it is not difficult to get student visas for study abroad programs to Spain; Student travel is easier with student travel discounts that are available and there is no problem when it comes to the question of student housing, the international student also has the pleasure of choosing suitable accommodations from a variety of options.

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