Description

VENUSA offers a variety of courses to suit a range of academic needs. All professors are encouraged to use the city, people and surroundings of Merida as a living laboratory. Life sciences professors have the region around Merida at their disposal: a geographical, ecological and biological treasure-trove unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Courses Offered during Semester and Summer terms

- Spanish for Beginners
- Intermediate Spanish
- Adv Spanish Composition and Conversation
- Advanced Spanish Grammar
- Business Spanish
- Linguistics
- Spanish Phonetics
- Venezuelan Literature
- Caribbean and Hispanic American Literature
- Culture and Civilization
- Politics and Civilization
- History of Venezuela
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Latin American Folklore
- International Economics, Business and Finance
- Geography
- Earth Sciences: Tropical Ecology, Botany, Sustainability

*Many of the non-language provisional courses are also offered in English.

Highlights

Venusa and Entreamericas Learn and Travel offers a wide variety of excursions and activities for both semester and summer participants. Included in the program fees are at least two guided day-trips to some of the following sites:

- The Andes, mountain lakes
- National parks
- Caribbean beaches
- Theme Parks
- Museums
- Cultural exhibits

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Contact VENUSA for detailed information

Program Fees Include:

* Travel coordination through Special Services
* Airport transfer upon arrival in Merida
* Study Abroad Insurance
* On-site General and Academic Orientation
* On-site support staff
* Welcome Session
* City Tour of Merida
* 2 Full-day Excursions (semester program only)
* 1 Full-day Excursion (summer programs only)
* Course-related field trips
* Social & Cultural Activities (dance classes, movie nights, language labs, debates, outings, cooking nights, noche de tambores, noche de bailes tipicos, sports activities and more)
* Estudiantina (Arts group)
* Culture Adjustment Sessions
* Homestay with a local family (rooming upgrades optional)
* 14 weekly meals at homestay
* Wireless Internet Access for personal Laptops
* Laptop lockers
* Computer lab
* Cell Phone (optional)
* Optional Personal Funds Program (service fee applies)
* On-site recreational area, cafe & library
* 6-10 credits per summer term
* 15-17 credits per semester
* Tuition / Accreditation
* Transcript from the Univ of Minnesota or SUNY Cortland
* Administrative Fees

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

VENUSA College's Mission Statement

VENUSA's goal remains what it has always been: the promotion of greater international understanding through education, and the development of interpersonal relationships between its students, both Venezuelan and North American.

Year Founded

1987