This IU-administered summer program is led by faculty from the IU Bloomington Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Students enroll in two Spanish content courses focusing on conversation and culture. Along with experiencing the large, provincial city of Santiago, students engage with local culture through volunteerism and excursions.
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Summer 2019
This application has closed.
Program Dates
Summer 2019: 6/26 - 7/31
- Program Organization
- This is an IU-Administered Summer Program
- Classes conducted at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Madre y Maestra
- Local arrangements facilitated by CIEE
- Instruction provided by IU Department of Spanish & Portuguese faculty members, including Erik Willis
- 3-day excursion to Bayahibe
- 18-24 IUB students
- Academic Program
- Class meetings daily, guest lectures, field trips, experiential learning
- 6 IU credits
- 3 IUB credits in HISP-S 317: Spanish Conversation & Diction
- 3 IUB credits in HISP-S 324/S 495: Introduction to Hispanic Cultures, see syllabus
- Additional Information
- Housing
- Housing and all meals with Spanish-speaking Dominican families
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
- are in at least your second full-time semester of college
- have taken or are enrolled in fifth semester college-level Spanish with a B average
- have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Summer 2019
- Fee paid to IU (academic fees, room and meals, excursions, health insurance)
- Indiana resident: $3,831
- Non-resident: $4,231
- Additional meals: $375
- International airfare: $800
- See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.
Personal expenses and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due March 8, 2019. Financial penalties for withdrawal after prepayment has been made; specific financial liabilities determined based on confirmation of recoverable costs at time of withdrawal. See policy statement.
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- Most IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs.
- Overseas Study Scholarships, including Minority Scholarships and Scholarships for Students from IU campuses other than Bloomington.
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Fee paid to IU (academic fees, room and meals, excursions, health insurance)
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. You may set up an appointment with a specific advisor through the scheduling site.
Program Contact
Faculty or Staff member who can provide detailed information about this program
Sam Hudson
AdvisorEmail: samhudso@iu.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Melissa Thorne
Email: mcthorne@iu.edu