Science & Technology in Spanish
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Science & Technology in Spanish
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Program Overview
Explore innovation in Spanish with our Science & Technology in Advanced Spanish program in San Juan. Combine advanced coursework with cultural immersion and experience Puerto Rico’s dynamic blend of science, language, and Caribbean energy.
Adventure & Fun
Study in San Juan, a vibrant Caribbean city where innovation meets island culture.
Science Practices
Explore advanced topics in science and technology within a Spanish-speaking context.
Community
Live, learn, and travel with students from across the U.S
Ready to learn and explore?
Turn your break into an adventure: travel, connect, and make memories — all while earning credits that count back home.
Program Details
Program Availability
Spring
- Start Date: Jan, 2027
- End Date: May, 2027
Fall
- Start Date: Aug 5, 2026
- End Date: Dec 10, 2026
Requirements
- Age: Must be 18+ at program's start
- GPA: 2.5 overall
- Spanish requisite: completed one year of advanced Spanish or equivalent
Inclusions
- Courses at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
- 12-18 credits per semester
- Accommodation: single-sex dorms with locals.
- Stipend for meals.
- Day trip excursions.
- Small class sizes for personalized attention.
- Local speaking partners
Why This Program?
This program challenges you to expand your technical knowledge and language skills through real-world learning in a global context.
Academic Excellence
Take advanced STEM courses in Spanish that integrate research, experimentation, and applied problem-solving.
Cultural Immersion
Live, learn, and connect through local activities, excursions, and daily life.
Personal & Professional Growth
Boost your global mindset, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Science in the Caribbean
Explore how technology and sustainability shape the region, from coastal ecosystems to urban innovation.
Why This Program?
This program challenges you to expand your technical knowledge and language skills through real-world learning in a global context.
Academic Excellence
Take advanced STEM courses in Spanish that integrate research, experimentation, and applied problem-solving.
Cultural Immersion
Live, learn, and connect through local activities, excursions, and daily life.
Personal & Professional Growth
Boost your global mindset, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Science in the Caribbean
Explore how technology and sustainability shape the region, from coastal ecosystems to urban innovation.
Academics
Academic Institutions
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (USC) stands as Puerto Rico’s oldest private educational entity, distinguished by its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Sites, notably for its Main Administration Building, Portico, and Chapel. Situated on a 32-acre site in San Juan, USC combines a unique campus atmosphere with urban accessibility.
USC’s intimate campus fosters a close-knit community where students form lasting support networks and friendships. As a selective liberal arts university, it emphasizes interdisciplinary education, providing a rich academic and cultural environment for student interaction.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (USC) stands as Puerto Rico’s oldest private educational entity, distinguished by its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Sites, notably for its Main Administration Building, Portico, and Chapel. Situated on a 32-acre site in San Juan, USC combines a unique campus atmosphere with urban accessibility.
USC’s intimate campus fosters a close-knit community where students form lasting support networks and friendships. As a selective liberal arts university, it emphasizes interdisciplinary education, providing a rich academic and cultural environment for student interaction.
Course Selection
Coursework in Puerto Rico is offered through the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in San Juan. All coursework takes place on the university campus alongside study abroad, local and international students with local professors.Â
Courses
Syllabi coming soon! If you need syllabi, email [email protected] with the courses you’re interested in, and we’ll obtain them for you.Â
Experiential Learning
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Neuroscience
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Why San Juan?
San Juan blends Caribbean energy, historic charm, and modern city life. From colorful colonial streets to crystal-clear beaches, Puerto Rico’s capital invites you to study, explore, and experience island life — all with U.S. convenience
- Tropical lifestyle – warm weather, palm-lined beaches, and ocean sunsets.
- Culture & history – walk through Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets and forts.
- Food & music – taste mofongo, dance to salsa, and enjoy vibrant nightlife.
- Easy travel – U.S. destination with no passport required and quick flights to the mainland.
Trips and Excursions
Ponce
El Yunque Forest
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