Student exchanges
Study abroad inBogotá, Colombia
In conjunction with the School of Commerce, we are establishing a new study abroad programme in Bogotá, Colombia, in 2017. This programme will provide students with a unique opportunity to study Spanish and Commerce while gaining hands-on experience in the Latin American business world.
Exchange programme with Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
The Spanish Programme has an exchange programme with the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. UC students can study at any one of the university's four campuses, located at Ciudad Real, Toledo, Cuenca, and Albacete.
This is a unique opportunity to improve your Spanish linguistic skills by studying in Spain for one or two semesters. Students usually undertake an exchange in their second year of Spanish studies at UC, and suitable courses at Castilla-La Mancha can be credited towards your degree.
If Spanish is your major and you have a minimum average of a B, you may be eligible to apply. Contact theSpanish Subject Coordinator, theInternational Mobility Coordinatoror visit UC'sOutgoing Exchange website.
Deadline 1 August.
Teach English in Spain
Every year the Spanish Government (through the Ministry of Education) offers scholarships and temporary job positions for New Ҷֱers majoring in Spanish..
Other study abroad options
You may be eligible for a, which is available forlanguage and study programmes in a range of Latin American countries.
Intensive summer courses in Spanish are also available at Cuernavaca, Mexico, and Salamanca, Spain.
Contact theSpanish Subject Coordinatorfor more details.
Working holidays
Working Holiday Visas for Chile and Argentina
New Ҷֱers between the ages of 18 and 31 are eligible for working holiday visas for Argentina and Chile. This is an opportunity to combine short-term, temporary employment with a holiday and travel. Living, studying and working in a Spanish-speaking country is very beneficial language acquisition and cultural understanding.
For Working Holiday Scheme Visa requirements contact the Chilean and Argentinean Embassies and Consular offices in New Ҷֱ.
For Chile Visa information contactechile@embchile.co.nz
For Argentina Visa information contactenzel@mrecic.gov.ar
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