Recommended Programs for Hispanic Heritage-Seeking Students

Live in the multicultural and hospitable city of Buenos Aires! Learn more about Argentine daily life by taking university classes with local students and living with a Porteño host family. Course work is available in Spanish and English with offerings focusing on Hispanic cultures including “Central American Independence and Modernization” and “Central American Integration.”

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture while studying in the quaint city of Murcia, a place known for its beautifully sunny weather and delectable paella. Engage with your host community by taking courses with local students and living in a shared apartment with Spanish students. Take courses in Spanish or English in subjects including Communication, Business, and Education.

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Take courses in Spanish while living in the historic capital city of San José, where you’ll have the support of two on-site coordinators, live with a host family, and enjoy planned excursions. Enhance your language proficiency by taking courses entirely in Spanish in subjects focusing on Costa Rican culture including History, Political Science, Art, and Literature.

Available on ISEP Direct

University of Puerto Rico’s flagship Rio Piedras campus is located in the vibrant capital city of San Juan. One of the top destinations in the Caribbean, San Juan is filled with rich cultural traditions, natural beauty and cosmopolitan elegance. UPR offers courses taught entirely in Spanish in fields of study including Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies.

Available on ISEP Exchange

Barcelona is unlike any other city in the world. With a blend of mosaics and original creations by famous local visionary architect, Antoni Gaudi, it is a vibrant and breathtaking city. UPF offers options for students to take courses in English or Spanish. Learn about Spanish culture through offerings such as “Art & Gender in Contemporary Spain” and “Barcelona the City & Its History.”

Available on ISEP Direct

Take in the beauty of Monterrey while surrounded by stunning deserts and mountains! Stroll from campus to the city center to experience the vast range of cultural offerings, including beautiful modern colonial architecture and local cabritos. Spanish language courses are available at every level in addition to cultural courses taught in English including “Life and Culture in Mexico.”

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Valparaíso is a vibrant city that is filled with breathtaking natural beauty and countless adventurous activities. Delve into your new community while living in a homestay and taking courses alongside local students. Courses are available in English or Spanish with past offerings including “Political & Social Change in Chile and Latin America” and “Modern History of Chile.”

Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct

Known for its vast cultural and ecological diversity, Ecuador has been shaped by a vast range of Indigenous and Hispanic influences. Immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture through included activities such as cooking, dance, and pottery classes. Learn about local cultures through courses including” “Race/Ethnicity in the Andes,” and “Expresiones Artísticas Andinas.”

Available on ISEP Direct

Experience all the natural and cultural beauty of Cali, a coastal city that is home to a thriving music and foodie scene! Immerse yourself into Colombian culture by taking classes with local students and living in the local community. Universidad Icesi offers courses taught entirely in Spanish in areas including Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, and more.

Available on ISEP Exchange