Puerto
Rico Exchange Program
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Penn State Altoona Student in Puerto
Rico Spring 2007 |
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Read about one Altoona student's
experience in Puerto Rico by clicking here to read
her Study Abroad Blog.
Program Description
This program is an exchange
program between Penn State Altoona and Inter American University in Bayamon,
Puerto Rico but is open to students on any Penn State campus. This program is geared towards students in any major or anyone who has an
interest in the Spanish language. However, knowledge of the Spanish
language is not required. Students can travel to Puerto Rico during either
the Fall or Spring semester, or even for the entire academic year. Since
Puerto Rico is a United States Commonwealth a passport is not required. This
program is limited to a maximum of 6 (six) students a year from each
institution. Students will pay Penn State tuition for the duration
of the program and will not have to pay tuition to the other university.
This program is a great opportunity to learn about another culture, meet people
from other parts of the world, while at the same time earning Penn State Altoona
credit.
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Inter American University
Typical Classroom
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Inter American University Classrooms
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Program Dates
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Course Descriptions
Students can take a variety of
classes in Spanish or English.
Some examples of courses taught
in English include:
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Art History
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Art
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Communication
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History
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Spanish
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Biology
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Engineering
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English
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Aviation
Click Here for
example classes course descriptions.
Students with advanced Spanish
language ability can also take their courses entirely in Spanish.
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Crowds at the La Fiesta de San Sebastian -
January 2007
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Academic Requirements
Accommodations
Penn State Altoona Students will live in furnished apartments
owned by Inter American University. The apartments are located next door
to the Bayamon campus. Students can either share a room or have a single
room in a shared apartment. The cost for the apartment is $300-350 a month
depending on if a student wants a single or shared room. This includes all
utilities and there is a washer and dryer available as well. Students
would be responsible for bringing their own bedding and towels.
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Living Room in One of the Apartments |
View of the Apartment Building |
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Overview of Bayamón, Puerto
Rico
Bayamón is known as "El Pueblo del Chicharrón" (fried pig skin city).
The town was established in May 22, 1772 by Juan Ramírez de Arrellano.
Bayamón derives its name from a local Indian chief
Bahamon. Bayamón is part of the metropolitan area of San Juan and is the island's second
most populous city. The city lies in a fertile valley in which sugar, tobacco,
grapefruit, vegetables, and coffee are raised. |
Application
Click
Here to Download the Application.
Applications are due by April 15, 2008 for Fall 2008 and October
15, 2008 for Spring 2009.
Please return completed applications to
Mandy Reinig, Office of Education Abroad, W120 Smith Building.
Orchid Garden Outside the Library at Inter American
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Useful Links
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Links to Inter American University
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Link to Inter American Bayamon campus
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Useful sites for general information
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Useful sites on the History of Puerto Rico
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Useful sites on culture and tourism
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