Study Abroad

The Department of Spanish at Western Michigan University is very supportive of students' efforts to study abroad. Faculty place a high priority on mastery of the Spanish language and the acquisition of cultural insights gained during residence in Spanish-speaking countries.

Undergraduate

• Burgos, Spain (Fall)
• Heredia, Costa Rica (Spring)
• Quito, Ecuador (Summer I)
• Santander, Spain (Summer II) 

Graduate

There are no specific study abroad programs or requirements for Master's (M.A.) students.

Study Abroad Advisor

Dr. Mercedes Tasende  

Study Abroad Program Directors

• Dr. Patricia Montilla—Burgos, Spain
• Dr. Mercedes Tasende—Heredia, Costa Rica
• Dr. Germán Zárate-Sández—Quito, Ecuador
• Dr. Pablo Pastrana-Pérez—Santander, Spain

Non-Departmental Programs

• Universidad de Burgos Exchange (Non-language study)
• Study abroad opportunities through the College of Arts and Sciences