We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...

You enroll in a 3-credit Spanish language course, a 1-credit elective course, and a 1-credit conversation course. There are four different levels of Spanish: Initial level Intermediate level Advanced level Superior level Spanish language classes enroll approximately 12 students per class, and the conversation portions of the course enroll approximately eight students per class. These ratios guarantee that you receive individual attention from your instructors. Please note that your Spanish language course level will be determined by a USAL placement exam administered before your arrival in...

The day you arrive, your program will begin with a mandatory orientation program. Orientation will introduce you to many aspects of life in Salamanca and includes walking tours of the city, discussions of student life, and cultural differences. This time will also allow you to acquaint yourself with the IES Abroad staff and your peers. In addition to an introduction, you will be provided information about transportation, official course registration, housing, personal health and safety, field trips, and other aspects of the program. USAL language placement test administered before your arrival...

Packing Tips Whether you're a notorious over-packer, a last-minute packer, or the kind of person that always forgets something important, our master packing list covers all the basics and includes packing tips to keep in mind. For more location-specific tips, check out these packing tips from former IES Abroad students. salamanca_ambassador_packing_advice.pdf Salamanca is usually sunny in the summer, with average high temperatures reaching the 90s. For current weather conditions in Salamanca, visit www.weather.com. It is customary to wear slippers in the Spanish home because many apartments do...

Plan to arrive in Madrid no later than 10:30am on the official arrival date to allow time to go through customs, retrieve your luggage, and meet up with the group. IES Abroad Salamanca staff will arrange an airport pick up service which will take place at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport International Airport (MAD) in Madrid. If you miss the airport pickup you will be responsible for getting to Salamanca and to your housing on your own. The IES Abroad Salamanca staff cannot wait for you as the pick-up service must remain on schedule. IES staff will meet students inside each terminal at...

Program Calendar As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently. You can easily...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Attend the housing predeparture orientation You can follow the link above or the one sent to your email by your program advisor...

The entry document requirements for students vary based on your country of citizenship. For US Citizens To enter the Netherlands, you only need a passport that will be valid at least 6 months beyond your program end date. Your passport MUST be signed. For Non-US Citizens Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need to apply for a Dutch Entry Visa. A Dutch Entry Visa is an official authorization from the Dutch government in the form of a sticker affixed to the inside of your passport. This Entry Visa serves as permision from the Dutch government to enter The Netherlands. Please use...