Description

San Sebastian (Pop. 182,930), or Donostia as it is known in Basque, is located just 20 kilometers from the French border. It was founded in 1180 as a small fishing village and has been an important vacation destination since the late 1800s when it was adopted as the summer home for Madrid's royalty.

The city was first brought into the international spotlight in The Sun Also Rises with several of the book's characters staying in the Hotel Londres, an important landmark along the Playa de la Concha.

In addition to the Playa de la Concha San Sebastian is situated around two other beaches; La Zurriola and Ondarreta. La Zurriola is known in the area as a good place to surf while the Ondarreta is the least populated of the three.

Highlights

* Tuition: Includes all tuition at the host university. All classes are taught by faculty from the host university.
* Academic Credits: Please refer to the ISA website for detailed credit information.
* Resident Directors: ISA Resident Directors are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience.
* Tutoring: Students have the opportunity to receive up to 2 hours of language tutoring each weekday.
* Excursions: Please see the ISA website for a complete list of excursions. Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions. Hotel accommodations and breakfast are included on all overnight excursions.
* Room and Board: The family homestays include three meals a day (excluding ISA excursion days) for the duration of the program. The homestays also include laundry service once a week. Students not wishing to live with a host family are welcome to set up their own housing arrangements.
* On-site ISA office: The ISA office, conveniently located in the city, offers student computers with internet access, language resources, travel information, and more.
* Airport Reception: Provided to and from the airport for students who arrive and/or depart during the specified times.
* Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is provided for the official period of the program. Medical insurance extensions are available for an additional cost.
* Cultural Activities: ISA Resident Directors will arrange cultural activities throughout the program.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• International Business
• International Relations

Cost in US$:

3,975

Program Fees Include:

* Academic credits
* Tuition
* On-site resident directors
* Room and board
* Airport reception
* Entrance fees
* Medical insurance
* Cultural excursions
* Internet access
* Tutoring, and more!

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Thousands of dollars in ISA scholarships are available! Please visit the ISA website for scholarship information.

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

ISA (International Studies Abroad)'s Mission Statement

To provide high quality education abroad opportunities to American and Canadian college students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries.

Year Founded

1987