Study Abroad in Venezuela
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Academics

  • Study Spanish at the VENUSA Institute of International Studies and Modern Languages.
  • Complete a Spanish minor in one semester.
  • Courses available in a wide range of fields.
This program appeals to students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Venezuelan and Latin American culture and want to improve their Spanish.

Academic Structure

Program type: Study at the VENUSA Institute of International Studies and Modern Languages, a language and culture study center specializing in English for Venezuelan students and Spanish studies for US students.

Level: 1000–3000 level courses.

Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year, summer sessions.

Prerequisites: Some courses have Spanish language prerequisites; language placement exam required upon arrival. For upper-division Spanish classes, a B average in previous Spanish courses is preferred.

Courseload: 15 for fall or spring semester; 6–10 for summer sessions.

Coursework
For a list of classes offered in Venezuela, visit the Course Descriptions page. Syllabi available upon request.

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:

  1. process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
  2. understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
  3. reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
  4. market your study abroad experience for future career goals.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan

Study Abroad in Venezuela is a particularly strong fit for Spanish majors and minors.

Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.

Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.

This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:

Biological Sciences (CBS)

Global Studies
Clothing Design Graphic Design
Food Science History
Foundations of Education—Early Childhood Interior Design
Foundations of Education—Elementary School of Nursing

If your major is not listed above, talk to an adviser.

 
Last modified on August 25, 2009