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.
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
7. LANGUAGE COURSES Elementary Spanish I (FLL, 4 credits, 100-level) Elementary Spanish II (FLL, 4 credits, 100-level) Intermediate Spanish I (FLL, 3 credits, 200-level) Intermediate Spanish II (FLL, 3 credits, 200-level) Spanish Composition I (FLL, 3 credits, 300-level) Spanish Composition II (FLL, 3 credits, 300-level) Advanced Spanish I (FLL, 3 credits, 400-level). Advanced Spanish II (FLL, 3 credits, 400-level) Spanish Conversation (FLL, 2 credits, 300-level) Spanish Stylistics (FLL, 3 credits, 400/600-level) BUSINESS COURSES The Political Economy of World Trade (Economics, 3 credits, 300-level) International Operations Management (MGT, 3 credits, 3-level, taught inEnglish) International Marketing (International Business, Marketing, 3 credits, 400-level) OTHER ELECTIVES Drawing Gexto/Bilbao (ART, 1 credit, 300-level, taught in Spanish) Madrid Filed Study (FLL, 1 credit, 200-level, taught in English) Contemporary Spain through Spanish Cinema (Art, 3 credits, 300-level) ENGINEERING COURSES Fundamentals & Economics of Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy (General Engineering, 3 credits,) COURSES OFFERED SUMMER II: JUNE 28- JULY 17
8. STUDENTS WELL-BEING Top safest areas in all of Europe With a rate of only 40.8 crimes per 1000 inhabitants, the Basque Country has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe
9. Acknowledged Health Care System Public Transportation Network STUDENTS WELL-BEING http://app3.spri.net/Investing/index.html Basci Info about the Basque Country Bilbao airport Subway Tram
10. STUDENTS WELL-BEING “ ... understanding how other cultures live ultimately teaches someone more about themselves than anything else.” Susan McQueen - UNR STREET MARKET NEW SURFERS MARKET IN GERNIKA
