The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a consortium of 33 US universities and has been providing quality study abroad programs for over 27 years. USAC currently offers programs in 25 countries at 40 programs sites, including Bilbao, Spain. The Bilbao program has been operating for over 14 years. Bilbao is an exceptional location to study Spanish and business. Its economy has enjoyed enormous development, diversification and growth over the last decade. While some still think of the "old" Basque Country, the fact is that the Autonomous Basque Region of Spain enjoys the highest income per capita (approximately $48,000), exceeding the European average by more than 30%, and boast’s one of the most well-regarded health care systems in all of Europe. This dynamic economy and extraordinarily successful urban redevelopment provides many professional opportunities for USAC students through internships, field trips and guest lecturers. Additional reasons to study at the Bilbao location include

1. BILBAO BUSINESS AND SPANISH LEARN AND ENJOY

2. Spans the border of Spain and France Population: approximately 3 million Lush, green valleys and rugged coastline Strong linguistic and cultural identity THE BASQUE COUNTRY

3. HOST UNIVERSITY 35,000 STUDENTS 3,500 INSTRUCTORS MANY CAMPUS Spanish classes Main Campus USAC headquarters Business classes Housing

4. SCHEDULE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES SPANISH CLASSES 8:45 am 20:00 pm 14:00 pm BUSINESS CLASSES From 10:40 am To 14:00 a.m MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY STUDENTS IN TRACK I II III ATTEND SOME FRIDAY MORNING CLASSES FROM 8:45 TO 10:40

5. TRANSPORTATION GETXO Housing BILBAO CAMPUS Business Classes LEIOA Language Classes COST: 0.90€/ TRIP COMMUTING TIME: 40’ COST: 0.80€/ TRIP COMMUTING TIME: 30’ COST: 1.05€/ TRIP COMMUTING TIME: 40’ BUS BUS METRO Costs based on Credit Trans fare.

6. BUSINESS CAMPUS Bilbao Business School, Downtown Campus

7. LEIOA CAMPUS Main Library Building. Main Campus

8. ACADEMIC FIELDTRIPS Business Global Conference Eroski’s Facilities Visit Basque Broadcasting Company’s Facilities Visit Coca Cola Plant

9. Small size classes ACADEMICS

10. INTEGRATION Homestay Program Intercambio Cultural Agenda: Bilbao Gaua Local Students in USAC clases USAC students attending UPV Business Courses taught in English Local students participating in USAC Field Trips and excursions USAC Students participating in UPV extra curricular activities

11. INTERNSHIPS

12. PROGRAMMED EXCURSIONS 2 excursions every semster CULTURAL FRIDAYS 4 to 6 culural extra curricul ar activities CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

13. Bilbao Transformation THE BASQUE COUNTRY

15. Acknowledged Health Care System Public Transportation Network STUDENTS WELL-BEING Bilbao airport Subway Tram

16. STUDENTS WELL-BEING “ ... understanding how other cultures live ultimately teaches someone more about themselves than anything else.” Susan McQueen - UNR

21. BILBAO BUSINESS AND SPANISH LEARN AND ENJOY