Puerto Rico is an island territory of the United States with its own rich blend of Indigenous, Spanish, African, and North American influences. Due to its unique political history and relationship with the U.S., it is an ideal location for students interested in Caribbean Studies, Afro-Latinx Studies, Diaspora Studies, Postcolonialism Studies, and Spanish. 

In Puerto Rico, students enroll directly in a broad range of disciplines at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón or the Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. With few exceptions, courses are taught in Spanish. In addition to three university courses and an internship (or four university courses), students are required to take Writing for Linguistic and Cultural Competence during their first term of study in Puerto Rico.

At UPR Río Piedras, there are several specialized tracks that students can elect to participate in: the Afro-Diasporic and Racial Studies Track and the Sustainability and Eco-Justice Track.

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