Wake Forest University Salamanca: Global Trade & Commerce Studies
Dates and Deadlines
Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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Spring | 2025 | 10/15/2024 | 10/15/2024 | TBD | TBD |
Program Description
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The Wake Forest University Salamanca: Global Trade & Commerce Studies program is a high-quality study abroad oportunity for Global Trade and Commerce minors at the University of Salamanca, Spain, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. The program runs only during spring semesters. It begins with an orientation to the beautiful city of Salamanca in the heart of Castile. It includes, over the course of the semester, guided, in-depth visits to the capital region (Madrid, Toledo, Segovia), Andalusia (Cordoba, Granada, Seville), and, a trip to Barcelona (including some other visits to Burgos, Zaragoza, Logroño...).
The program costs the same as a semester on campus. All expenses, including trips, books, and airfare up to $1500, are included. Students’ immersion experience is enhanced by homestays with host families selected by Cursos Internacionales of the University of Salamanca.
The program costs the same as a semester on campus. All expenses, including trips, books, and airfare up to $1500, are included. Students’ immersion experience is enhanced by homestays with host families selected by Cursos Internacionales of the University of Salamanca.
Salamanca is a cosmopolitan university city approximately two hours northwest of Madrid. Students come to the city from all over Europe to study at the highly prestigious university (founded in 1218, more than 400 years before Harvard) and enjoy the lively social and intellectual scene.
Designated a Cultural Capital of Europe in 2002, Salamanca has some of the most stunning architecture in Spain. The cathedral, plaza, and major buildings are constructed of a local sandstone that glows golden at dawn and sunset. University buildings, some of which date from 1254, include a recently-restored plateresque façade famous for its whimsical carvings.
Portugal and other parts of Spain are easily accessible from Salamanca. Students routinely visit Lisbon, Valencia, Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona.
Designated a Cultural Capital of Europe in 2002, Salamanca has some of the most stunning architecture in Spain. The cathedral, plaza, and major buildings are constructed of a local sandstone that glows golden at dawn and sunset. University buildings, some of which date from 1254, include a recently-restored plateresque façade famous for its whimsical carvings.
Portugal and other parts of Spain are easily accessible from Salamanca. Students routinely visit Lisbon, Valencia, Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona.
- The program runs only on Spring semesters
- In the GTCS Program, students typically take 3 or 4 courses in English that count for the Global Trade and Commerce Minor, and 1 course taught in Spanish (required while studying abroad in Spain).
- Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours.
- Students share classroom with other international students at Cursos Internacionales-Universidad de Salamanca.
The program offers the following GTC courses, all of which count towards the GTC Minor
- ECN 271. Economics/Political Science. Current Spain.
- ECN 272. Economics/Political Science. European Union.
- BEM 391. Global Business Studies- International Business.
- BEM 322. Global Market Strategy. International Marketing
The program offers the following Spanish courses:
- SPA 301 Intensive Spanish. Counts as 1.5 credits toward graduation. Pass/Fail only.
- and 1 course from the Salamanca Immersion Program. See the list below...
(* Course offerings in the Immersion Program are contingent on enrollment and vary from one semester to the next).
A WFU faculty member (usually from the Department of Spanish & Italian) serves as the semester or year resident professor. The resident professor teaches and oversees the academic aspect of the program. Two WFU staff members (both Spanish) serve as permanent administrators of the program. The on-site director oversees logistical aspects of the program. A cultural instructor guides tours and leads cultural activities. The resident professor, on-site director, and cultural instructor accompany students on the excursions included in the program.
Students may live with a Spanish family or may stay in a university residence hall.
The homestay allows for full cultural and language immersion. Families are selected by Cursos Internacionales of the University of Salamanca. Homestays include 3 meals/day and weekly laundry.
The residence hall costs an additional fee of $1000. The residence hall includes 3 meals/day.
The homestay allows for full cultural and language immersion. Families are selected by Cursos Internacionales of the University of Salamanca. Homestays include 3 meals/day and weekly laundry.
The residence hall costs an additional fee of $1000. The residence hall includes 3 meals/day.
Over the course of the semester, students travel together with the resident professor and on-site team on a variety of excursions. Destinations include cities in central Spain, Andalusia, and northern Spain. These trips total approximately seventeen days and enable students to explore places of cultural and historical interest that they have been studying.
Sites that may be visited range from Christian and Islamic palaces (the Alcázar, the Alhambra, the Escorial) to medieval and modern cathedrals (the Giralda, the Valle de los Caídos) to ancient ruins and modern wineries (the Segovia aqueduct, Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve Winery), to local restaurants and world-class museums (the Prado and the Guggenheim).
The program also includes tickets to plays, films, and dance performances and several long weekends which students may use for personal travel.
Program trips are mandatory. Please don´t make plans for personal travel without first consulting this calendar of trips for the semester...
Sites that may be visited range from Christian and Islamic palaces (the Alcázar, the Alhambra, the Escorial) to medieval and modern cathedrals (the Giralda, the Valle de los Caídos) to ancient ruins and modern wineries (the Segovia aqueduct, Hacienda Zorita Natural Reserve Winery), to local restaurants and world-class museums (the Prado and the Guggenheim).
The program also includes tickets to plays, films, and dance performances and several long weekends which students may use for personal travel.
Program trips are mandatory. Please don´t make plans for personal travel without first consulting this calendar of trips for the semester...
Students must be in good academic standing and have completed one course in Spanish beyond 212/213. Majors in all disciplines are eligible.
Deadlines
Students wishing to apply for this program must complete the WFU Salamanca Program application by October 20 for the Spring semester.
Completed applications must be returned to the Department of Spanish & Italian, Wake Forest University, 323 Greene Hall, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.
Applications can be obtained by writing to the Department of Department of Spanish & Italian, by sending an email to the program coordinator (mayerskm@wfu.edu) or by clicking APPLY at the top of this website.
Applications from other institutions are welcomed and encouraged.
Deadlines
Students wishing to apply for this program must complete the WFU Salamanca Program application by October 20 for the Spring semester.
Completed applications must be returned to the Department of Spanish & Italian, Wake Forest University, 323 Greene Hall, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.
Applications can be obtained by writing to the Department of Department of Spanish & Italian, by sending an email to the program coordinator (mayerskm@wfu.edu) or by clicking APPLY at the top of this website.
Applications from other institutions are welcomed and encouraged.
Students pay regular Wake Forest tuition, room and board. This covers the total cost of the program including tuition and fees, room and board, laundry, books, all group activities (including excursions), airfare, and internet.
Students are responsible for personal travel and expenses.
Students are responsible for personal travel and expenses.
Scholarships are available through GPS and from outside organizations. Find further information at:
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/funding/#Summer%20Scholarship
http://studyabroad.wfu.edu/funding/#Summer%20Scholarship