Summer Study Abroad in English
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Summer Study Abroad in English
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Program Overview
Spend your summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico, taking university-level courses in English. Study at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón while immersing yourself in Puerto Rican culture and experiencing life in one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant cities.
Adventure & Fun
Enjoy island life in San Juan, Puerto Rico’s colorful and historic Caribbean capital.
Academics
Take courses taught in English while living in a Spanish-speaking, culturally rich environment.
Community
Connect with other students through housing, excursions, campus life, and shared experiences in Puerto Rico.
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
Summer 1 + Summer 2
- Start Date: May, 2027
- End Date: Jul, 2027
Summer 2
- Start Date: Jun, 2027
- End Date: Jul, 2027
Summer 1
- Start Date: May, 2027
- End Date: Jun, 2027
Requirements
- Age: Must be 18+ at program's start
- GPA: 2.5
Inclusions
- Courses at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
- 3 credits per term
- Accommodation: single-sex dorms with locals.
- Stipend for meals.
- Day trip excursions.
- Small class sizes for personalized attention.
- Internship options available in English and Spanish
Why This Program?
This program is ideal for students who want to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking destination while completing coursework in English.
Summer with Purpose
Make your summer more meaningful by building independence, confidence, and a broader view of the world.
Cultural Immersion
Experience Puerto Rican culture through campus life, excursions, food, music, history, and daily life.
Personal & Professional Growth
Boost your global mindset, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Accessible Study Abroad
This program is open to students from different majors and language backgrounds.
Why This Program?
This program is ideal for students who want to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking destination while completing coursework in English.
Summer with Purpose
Make your summer more meaningful by building independence, confidence, and a broader view of the world.
Cultural Immersion
Experience Puerto Rican culture through campus life, excursions, food, music, history, and daily life.
Personal & Professional Growth
Boost your global mindset, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Accessible Study Abroad
This program is open to students from different majors and language backgrounds.
Academics
Academic Institutions
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sagrado) 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.
Sagrado’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 Corazón in San Juan. All coursework takes place on the university campus alongside study abroad, local, and international students with local professors.
Courses
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Find the Right Internship for You
Students have the option to add an internship in either English or Spanish. Choose from a variety of career fields, earn academic credit, and build valuable skills in an international setting.
- Banking & Financial Services
- Insurance
- Chambers of Commerce
- Startups
- Consumer Brands
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Media & Journalism
- Film & Audiovisual Production
- Cultural Organizations
- Museums
- Hotels
- Tourism
- Event Planning
- Technology
- Digital Innovation
- Hospitals
- Healthcare Organizations
- Universities
- Higher Education
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Community Organizations
- Foundations
- Environmental Organizations
Dates and Fees
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Important Links
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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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