Summer Study Abroad in Spanish
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Summer Study Abroad in Spanish
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Program Overview
Spend your summer in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Our Summer Study Abroad in Spanish program blends language learning with cultural immersion — the perfect mix of study, sunshine, and Caribbean life.
Adventure & Fun
Enjoy island life in San Juan, Puerto Rico’s colorful and historic Caribbean capital.
Academics
Enhance your Spanish skills through engaging summer courses and cultural activities.
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
Summer
- May, 2026
- Jun, 2026
Summer
- Jun, 2026
- Jul, 2026
Summer
- May, 2026
- Jul, 2026
Requirements
- Age: Must be 18+ at program's start
- GPA: 2.5 overall for Intensive Language
- GPA: 3.0 GPA in Spanish language coursework for Advanced Spanish
- Each course worth 3 credits
Inclusions
- Courses at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
- 3-6 credits per term
- Accommodation: single-sex dorms with locals.
- Stipend for meals.
- Day trip excursions.
- Small class sizes for personalized attention.
- Local speaking partners
- Spanish courses: available in all levels (depending on how many students register).
Why This Program?
This program combines intensive language study with cultural exploration, giving you the chance to live, learn, and connect in one of the most vibrant cities in the Americas.
Spanish in Action
Practice your Spanish every day on the beach, in cafés, and while discovering local traditions.
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.
Learn in Spanish
Take interactive language courses that help you gain fluency fast through conversation, culture, and community.
Why This Program?
This program combines intensive language study with cultural exploration, giving you the chance to live, learn, and connect in one of the most vibrant cities in the Americas.
Learn in Spanish
Take interactive language courses that help you gain fluency fast through conversation, culture, and community.
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.
Spanish in Action
Practice your Spanish every day on the beach, in cafés, and while discovering local traditions.
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.
Courses
Dates and Fees
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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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Jenna Luginbill
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS Midwest/West
